Kenya GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Kenya's gdp per capita ppp was $7,556 in 2025, ranked 144th globally. This represents a 13.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Kenya's gdp per capita ppp stood at $7,556 in 2025, a rise of +$912 from 2024. The IMF projects $7,556 by 2025. Kenya ranked 144th globally.
Kenya’s GDP per capita measured in purchasing‑power‑parity terms has risen from the all‑time trough of 1,378.92 in 1980 to an all‑time peak of 7,556.08 in 2025, placing the country 144th among World Bank‑reported economies. Over the 46‑year span the average annual increase exceeds 130 PPP dollars, reflecting structural reforms, diversified exports and expanding services, yet the level remains modest compared with peers such as the Marshall Islands (7,704.43) and Pakistan (6,949.90). The upward trajectory has been punctuated by periods of slower growth during the early 2000s, but accelerated after 2015 as infrastructure projects and digital adoption gained momentum. Continuing investment in education, energy and regional trade corridors could sustain the current rise, whereas heightened debt burdens or adverse climate shocks would likely temper future gains.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $9,665 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $9,186 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $8,740 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $8,326 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $7,929 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $7,556 | - | - |
| 2025 | $7,556 | +$912 | #144 |
| 2024 | $6,644 | −$144 | #153 |
| 2023 | $6,317 | +$15 | #155 |
| 2022 | $5,883 | +$172 | #159 |
| 2021 | $5,339 | +$210 | #161 |
| 2020 | $4,793 | −$250 | #161 |
| 2019 | $4,687 | −$86 | #160 |
| 2018 | $4,412 | −$115 | #160 |
| 2017 | $4,177 | −$213 | #162 |
| 2016 | $3,917 | −$353 | #162 |
| 2015 | $3,678 | −$437 | #162 |
| 2014 | $3,359 | −$585 | #165 |
| 2013 | $3,106 | −$723 | #167 |
| 2012 | $2,847 | −$829 | #167 |
| 2011 | $2,750 | −$757 | #170 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kenya matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya's gdp per capita ppp was $7,556 in 2025. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 13.7% increase from the previous year.
Kenya's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $7,556 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Kenya was $1,379 in 1980.
Kenya ranks 144th globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kenya's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $7,556 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Kenya in 2025 was $7,556. This ranks 144th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kenya_gdp-per-capita-ppp,
title = {Kenya GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kenya/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}