Kenya's GDP rose by 1.3% over a quarter in Q1 2026, the same pace as in the previous period. GDP Growth Rate in Kenya averaged 1.21 percent from 2005 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 5.32 percent in the fourth quarter of 2020 and a record low of -6.22 percent in the second quarter of 2020. source: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Kenya expanded 1.30 percent in the first quarter of 2026 over the previous quarter.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Kenya expanded 1.30 percent in the first quarter of 2026 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Kenya is expected to be 1.10 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Kenya GDP Growth Rate is projected to trend around 1.10 percent in 2027 and 1.40 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
GDP Growth Rate YoY 5.30 4.00 percent Mar 2026
GDP Constant Prices 2993706.00 2947724.00 KES Million Mar 2026
GDP from Agriculture 568027.00 424981.00 KES Million Mar 2026
GDP from Construction 160133.00 170942.00 KES Million Mar 2026
GDP from Manufacturing 230901.00 232372.00 KES Million Mar 2026
GDP from Mining 27954.00 30993.00 KES Million Mar 2026
GDP from Public Administration 184616.00 192162.00 KES Million Mar 2026
GDP from Services 81559.00 83466.00 KES Million Mar 2026
GDP from Transport 264187.00 279971.00 KES Million Mar 2026
GDP from Utilities 68571.00 70815.00 KES Million Mar 2026
GDP Growth Rate 1.30 1.30 percent Mar 2026
Gross Fixed Capital Formation 2132540.00 2019236.00 KES Million Dec 2025


Kenya GDP Growth Rate
Kenya is one the most developed countries in East Africa. Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (including coffee and tea cultivation) is the largest sector of the economy and accounts for about 22 percent. Manufacturing is the second largest sector and represents around 11 percent of the GDP. Other major sectors include: Real Estate (about 8 percent of total GDP), Wholesales and Retail Trade (around 7 percent), Transport and Storage (around 7 percent) , Education (about 7 percent), Financial and Insurance Activity (around 6 percent) and Construction (around 5 percent). Remaining part of GDP is mostly allocated to Information and Communication; Public Administration and Defense; Human Health and Social Work Activities; Electricity Supply; Administrative and Support Service Activities.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.30 1.30 5.32 -6.22 2005 - 2026 percent Quarterly
Constant Prices 2016, SA