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Kenya Consumer Price Index

Consumer price index (2010 = 100)  FP.CPI.TOTL

273.44 +16.08 (+6.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #34 Global Peak 273.44 (2025) Source World Bank

Kenya Consumer Price Index (1960–2025)

Overview

Kenya's consumer price index stood at 273.44 in 2025, a rise of +16.08 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 273.44 by 2025. Kenya ranked 34th globally.

Data & projection

Year Consumer Price Index YoY change Rank
2027* trend 303.05 - -
2026* trend 288.24 - -
2025* trend 273.44 - -
2025 273.44 +16.08 #34
2024 257.35 +11.06 #138
2023 246.30 +17.55 #146
2022 228.75 +16.28 #148
2021 212.47 +12.23 #150
2020 200.24 +10.27 #151
2019 189.97 +9.46 #158
2018 180.51 +8.09 #158
2017 172.43 +12.78 #161
2016 159.65 +9.46 #163
2015 150.19 +9.28 #168
2014 140.91 +9.07 #165
2013 131.85 +7.13 #168
2012 124.72 +10.69 #172
2011 114.02 +14.02 #177
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 26.2% Real rate -1.0%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Kenya matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw consumer price index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kenya's consumer price index?

Kenya's consumer price index was 273.44 in 2025. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 6.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest consumer price index in Kenya?

Kenya's consumer price index peaked at 273.44 in 2025.

What was the lowest consumer price index in Kenya?

The lowest consumer price index in Kenya was 0.74 in 1960.

How does Kenya rank in consumer price index?

Kenya ranks 34th globally in consumer price index as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for consumer price index?

The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected consumer price index of Kenya in 2025?

Kenya's consumer price index is projected to reach 273.44 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the consumer price index of Kenya in 2025?

The consumer price index of Kenya in 2025 was 273.44. This ranks 34th in the world.

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