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Kenya Industry Value Added

Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP  NV.IND.TOTL.ZS

16.57% +0.10% (+0.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #150 Global Peak 19.66% (2011) Source World Bank

Kenya Industry Value Added (1960–2025)

Overview

Kenya's industry value added stood at 16.57% in 2025, a rise of +0.10% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 16.57% by 2025. Kenya ranked 150th globally.

Data & projection

Year Industry Value Added YoY change Rank
2027* trend 16.19% - -
2026* trend 16.38% - -
2025* trend 16.57% - -
2025 16.57% +0.10% #150
2024 16.47% −0.65% #32
2023 17.12% −0.41% #42
2022 17.53% +0.38% #51
2021 17.15% −0.25% #48
2020 17.40% +0.47% #53
2019 16.93% −0.38% #48
2018 17.31% −0.19% #49
2017 17.50% −0.66% #56
2016 18.16% −0.73% #61
2015 18.89% −0.14% #64
2014 19.04% −0.04% #63
2013 19.08% −0.18% #62
2012 19.26% −0.40% #63
2011 19.66% +1.09% #63
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 industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kenya's industry value added?

Kenya's industry value added was 16.57% in 2025. Ranked 150th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest industry value added in Kenya?

Kenya's industry value added peaked at 19.66% in 2011.

What was the lowest industry value added in Kenya?

The lowest industry value added in Kenya was 13.56% in 1995.

How does Kenya rank in industry value added?

Kenya ranks 150th globally in industry value added as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for industry value added?

The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected industry value added of Kenya in 2025?

Kenya's industry value added is projected to reach 16.57% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the industry value added of Kenya in 2025?

The industry value added of Kenya in 2025 was 16.57%. This ranks 150th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_kenya_industry-value-added, title = {Kenya Industry Value Added}, url = {https://historysaid.com/kenya/industry-value-added}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }