Real GDP growth in Kenya, 2015–2025

Kenya’s economic journey over the past decade reflects a landscape of resilience, periodic disruption, and a gradual return to stability.

The real GDP growth data from 2015 to 2025 offers a clear picture of how internal and external forces—including drought cycles, elections, global economic shocks, and policy shifts—have shaped the nation’s performance.

Throughout this period, Kenya’s GDP has generally maintained an upward trend, rising from roughly Sh7 trillion in 2015 to projected highs of over Sh11 trillion by 2025.

Growth rates, however, tell a more dynamic story. Mid-decade figures between 2015 and 2018 show moderate stability, but the period between 2020 and 2022 records significant fluctuations.

The pandemic year brought a noticeable dip, reflecting global economic contraction. Yet Kenya rebounded strongly in 2021, posting one of its most impressive growth spikes in the decade. 

From 2023 onward, the country appears to move into a more stable growth path, with both GDP and growth rates showing consistent improvement.

The projection for 2025 points toward a healthier economic environment, supported by government reforms, expanding digital industries, and increased infrastructure investment.