Kenya GNI per Capita
GNI divided by midyear population NY.GNP.PCAP.CD
Kenya's gni per capita was $2,190 in 2025, ranked 161st globally. This represents a 4.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1962–2025.
Overview
Kenya's gni per capita stood at $2,190 in 2025, a rise of +$100 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $2,190 by 2025. Kenya ranked 161st globally.
Kenya’s gross national income per capita has risen from a low of 100.00 in 1962 to an all‑time high of 2,190.00 in 2025, placing the country 161st globally among 190 economies. The 64‑year trajectory reflects an average annual increase of roughly 32.5 percent points, driven by diversification of agriculture, expansion of services and modest manufacturing growth. Compared with regional peers, Kenya’s 2025 figure trails the Republic of Congo’s 2,317.00 and Mauritania’s 2,299.00, yet exceeds Nigeria’s 1,971.00, suggesting a middle‑of‑the‑road performance within Sub‑Saharan Africa. The sharp ascent from the 1960s trough coincides with structural reforms in the 1990s and the adoption of Vision 2030, which emphasized infrastructure and private‑sector participation. Continued investment in digital technology and regional trade integration could sustain the upward momentum, while adverse shocks such as commodity price volatility or fiscal strain would risk moderating the trend.
Data & projection
| Year | GNI per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $2,270 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $2,230 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $2,190 | - | - |
| 2025 | $2,190 | +$100 | #161 |
| 2024 | $2,090 | −$20 | #153 |
| 2023 | $2,110 | −$60 | #161 |
| 2022 | $2,170 | +$100 | #161 |
| 2021 | $2,070 | +$160 | #160 |
| 2020 | $1,910 | +$30 | #162 |
| 2019 | $1,880 | +$160 | #164 |
| 2018 | $1,720 | +$180 | #162 |
| 2017 | $1,540 | +$50 | #163 |
| 2016 | $1,490 | +$170 | #160 |
| 2015 | $1,320 | +$70 | #166 |
| 2014 | $1,250 | +$120 | #170 |
| 2013 | $1,130 | +$70 | #174 |
| 2012 | $1,060 | +$50 | #173 |
| 2011 | $1,010 | +$80 | #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 gni per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya's gni per capita was $2,190 in 2025. Ranked 161st globally. This represents a 4.8% increase from the previous year.
Kenya's gni per capita peaked at $2,190 in 2025.
The lowest gni per capita in Kenya was $100 in 1962.
Kenya ranks 161st globally in gni per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kenya's gni per capita is projected to reach $2,190 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gni per capita of Kenya in 2025 was $2,190. This ranks 161st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kenya_gni-per-capita,
title = {Kenya GNI per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kenya/gni-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}