GDP per Capita: Kenya

Analysis# Kenya GDP per Capita Kenya's GDP per capita reached $2,595.79 USD in 2026, marking its all-time peak. This represents a 203.4% increase since 1980, when the metric stood at a baseline level, though the country has recovered substantially from its 1993 low of $434.81 USD. Over four decades, Kenya's per capita income has more than tripled, reflecting the nation's economic expansion despite periodic volatility. The recent trajectory shows pronounced growth momentum. After dipping to $2,099.50 USD in 2023, Kenya's per capita income surged 23.6% over the following three years, reaching the current peak. This acceleration suggests strengthening economic fundamentals and rising productivity levels across the nation's labor force, positioning the country on an upward growth path through 2026 and beyond.