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Kenya Inflation Rate

Consumer price inflation, annual %  FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG

4.00% −0.49pp (-11.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #63 Global Peak 45.98% (1993) Source World Bank

Kenya Inflation Rate (1960–2025)

Overview

Kenya's inflation rate stood at 4.00% in 2025, a decline of +0.49pp from 2024. The IMF projects 4.00% by 2025. Kenya ranked 63rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Inflation Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 4.99% - -
2029* IMF 5.01% - -
2028* IMF 5.02% - -
2027* IMF 4.89% - -
2026* IMF 5.24% - -
2025* IMF 4.00% - -
2025 4.00% −0.49pp #63
2024 4.49% −3.19pp #131
2023 7.67% +0.02pp #129
2022 7.66% +1.55pp #90
2021 6.11% +0.82pp #147
2020 5.41% +0.17pp #156
2019 5.24% +0.55pp #162
2018 4.69% −3.30pp #154
2017 8.01% +1.69pp #169
2016 6.30% −0.28pp #158
2015 6.58% −0.30pp #165
2014 6.88% +1.16pp #170
2013 5.72% −3.66pp #151
2012 9.38% −4.64pp #172
2011 14.02% +9.94pp #185
Show all years (1960-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

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 inflation rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kenya's inflation rate?

Kenya's inflation rate was 4.00% in 2025. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 11.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest inflation rate in Kenya?

Kenya's inflation rate peaked at 45.98% in 1993.

What was the lowest inflation rate in Kenya?

The lowest inflation rate in Kenya was -0.17% in 1969.

How does Kenya rank in inflation rate?

Kenya ranks 63rd globally in inflation rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for inflation rate?

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

What is the projected inflation rate of Kenya in 2025?

Kenya's inflation rate is projected to reach 4.00% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the inflation rate of Kenya in 2025?

The inflation rate of Kenya in 2025 was 4.00%. This ranks 63rd in the world.

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