Kenya Services Value Added
Services value added as % of GDP NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS
Kenya's services value added was 55.96% in 2025, ranked 110th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2006–2025.
Overview
Kenya's services value added stood at 55.96% in 2025, a rise of +0.66% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 55.96% by 2025. Kenya ranked 110th globally.
Kenya’s services sector contributed 55.96 % to GDP in 2025, placing the country at 110th in the world and marginally below peers such as Colombia (56.00 %) and Ecuador (56.30 %). The indicator has risen steadily from 50.36 % in 2006 to a post‑crisis high of 58.41 % in 2009, before slipping to a trough of 50.12 % in 2008, illustrating the sector’s sensitivity to the global financial shock of that period. Over the 20‑year span, the upward trajectory has persisted, driven by expansion in telecommunications, tourism, and financial services, which have offset slower growth in agriculture. Compared with Fiji (55.76 %) and Nepal (55.62 %), Kenya’s performance remains competitive, though modest gains suggest room for acceleration. Continued investment in digital infrastructure and reforms in the regulatory environment are likely to sustain the upward trend, potentially narrowing the gap with higher‑ranking peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 56.56% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 56.26% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 55.96% | - | - |
| 2025 | 55.96% | +0.66% | #110 |
| 2024 | 55.30% | −0.17% | #79 |
| 2023 | 55.47% | +0.06% | #87 |
| 2022 | 55.41% | +0.29% | #98 |
| 2021 | 55.12% | +1.14% | #100 |
| 2020 | 53.98% | −1.98% | #75 |
| 2019 | 55.96% | −0.06% | #97 |
| 2018 | 56.02% | +0.16% | #99 |
| 2017 | 55.85% | −0.59% | #94 |
| 2016 | 56.45% | +0.32% | #97 |
| 2015 | 56.13% | −0.82% | #96 |
| 2014 | 56.95% | +0.87% | #109 |
| 2013 | 56.08% | +0.43% | #102 |
| 2012 | 55.65% | +0.44% | #108 |
| 2011 | 55.21% | −1.78% | #106 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kenya matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw services value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya's services value added was 55.96% in 2025. Ranked 110th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.
Kenya's services value added peaked at 58.41% in 2009.
The lowest services value added in Kenya was 50.12% in 2008.
Kenya ranks 110th globally in services value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kenya's services value added is projected to reach 55.96% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The services value added of Kenya in 2025 was 55.96%. This ranks 110th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kenya_services-value-added,
title = {Kenya Services Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kenya/services-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}