Inflation Rate in Kenya decreased to 4.50 percent in November from 4.60 percent in October of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Kenya Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In 2018, the average inflation rate in Kenya amounted to about 4.69 percent compared to the previous year, a significant decrease from 7.99 percent the year prior. Forecasts see Kenya’s inflation levelling off at around five percent in the near future.

Kenya sees economic growth

Kenya’s economic growth has been quite steady these past few years and is still on the rise – except for a little dip in 2017, which is no real reason for concern. Gross domestic product (GDP) is forecast to almost double by 2024, and unemployment, although still above 10 percent, is on the decline. Although Kenya may not be among the leading countries on the Human Development Index (HDI) yet, but these economic trends plus demographic key factors like a declining infant mortality rate and a life expectancy at birth that has increased by a decade over the same time span show that Kenya is definitely on the way.

A brief look at Kenya’s economy

Kenya’s market-based economy is considered East Africa’s finance and transportation hub. Most of Kenya’s GDP is generated by services, especially travel and tourism, but agriculture is also quite successful, as it contributes about a third to GDP. The country exports less than it imports, and its leading exports are mostly commodities like tea and coffee. Imports include petroleum, machinery, and metals. Subsequently, Kenya’s trade balance is in the red, however, national debt is decreasing.

The Consumer Price Index in Kenya increased 0.20 percent in October of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Kenya Inflation Rate MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In September 2024, the year-on-year food inflation in Kenya decreased to *** percent, the lowest during the period observed. Food prices have generally been following a decreasing trend in the country since March 2023. As a comparison, in October 2022, the food inflation rate was measured at **** percent.

Cost of food in Kenya increased 8 percent in October of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Kenya Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Monthly dataset of the Kenya Inflation Rate MoM, including historical data, latest releases, and long-term trends from 2015-03-31 to 2025-10-31. Available for free download in CSV format.

The latest inflation rate, i.e. the percent change in the CPI from a year ago to now, in Kenya was 4.56 percent. That number was released in . It shows a decrease from the inflation rate in the previous month when it stood at 4.59 percent. Compared to a year ago, we see an increase from the inflation...

Historical dataset showing Kenya inflation rate by year from 1960 to 2024.

Dataset of the Kenya Annual Inflation Rate, including historical data, latest releases, and long-term trends from 1960-12-31 to 2024-12-31. Available for free download in CSV format.

Inflation, monthly percent change in the CPI in Kenya, October, 2025 The most recent value is 0.19 percent as of October 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 0.24 percent. Historically, the average for Kenya from February 1984 to October 2025 is 0.8 percent. The minimum of -2.42 percent was recorded in November 1994, while the maximum of 10.28 percent was reached in June 1992. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

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The latest inflation rate, i.e. the percent change in the CPI from a year ago to now, in Kenya was 4.56 pour cent. That number was released in . It shows a decrease from the inflation rate in the previous month when it stood at 4.59 pour cent. Compared to a year ago, we see an increase from the...

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This dataset provides values for INFLATION RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Kenya's inflation rate decreased to 3.6 percent in September 2024. The indicator measure price variations in goods and services compared to the same month one year earlier. In September 2023, inflation in Kenya stood at 6.8 percent. The current country’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.26 percent compared to the previous month, mainly due to higher prices in food and transport. For 2023, projections indicated that the annual average inflation for Kenya would be above above the rate projected in other African countries, such as South Africa and Tanzania, at almost eight percent. Inflation accelerated by food prices Kenyans feel the inflation effects mostly on groceries since food and non-alcoholic beverages account for roughly one-third of the household expenditure. As of May 2022, the category recorded a surge in prices of 12.4 percent. Furthermore, a deep look into food prices variations in Kenya reveals that vegetables, tubers, plantains, cooking bananas, and pulses were 20 percent more expensive in 2020, compared to 2019. Fruits and nuts recorded an inflation rate of 18.2 percent in the same period. Impacts on food security Fluctuating food prices in Kenya also depend on the varying domestic agricultural output. Particularly, when weather conditions are unfavorable, crop outputs are affected and, consequently, food prices increase - a scenario contributing to the persistence of food insecurity. For instance, around eight million people lacked sufficient food for consumption in Kenya as of November 2021.

Inflation, GDP deflator: linked series (annual %) in Kenya was reported at 6.3152 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Kenya - Inflation, GDP deflator: linked series (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Kenya Inflation Target: Upper Bound data was reported at 7.500 % in Dec 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 7.500 % for Jun 2018. Kenya Inflation Target: Upper Bound data is updated semiannually, averaging 7.500 % from Jun 2001 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 36 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.500 % in Dec 2018 and a record low of 7.500 % in Dec 2018. Kenya Inflation Target: Upper Bound data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Kenya. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.I001: Consumer Price Index: Inflation Target.

Kenya Inflation Target: Lower Bound data was reported at 2.500 % in Dec 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 2.500 % for Jun 2018. Kenya Inflation Target: Lower Bound data is updated semiannually, averaging 2.500 % from Jun 2001 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 36 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.500 % in Dec 2018 and a record low of 2.500 % in Dec 2018. Kenya Inflation Target: Lower Bound data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Kenya. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.I001: Consumer Price Index: Inflation Target.

Food and non-alcoholic beverages recorded an inflation of roughly 9.1 percent in Kenya as of 2020, compared to 2019. Vegetables, tubers, plantains, cooking bananas, and pulses registered the highest change in the price level, increasing by 23.8 percent. The inflation stood by nearly 19 percent for ready-made food, while fruits and nuts recorded an inflation rate of 18.2 percent in the same period.

Zimbabwe had the highest inflation in Africa as of 2023. The rate reached roughly 172 percent when compared to the previous year, according to the source's estimates. This was followed by Sudan, with a rate increase of over 71 percent. Inflationary pressures in the country have been driven by a long-running economic crisis and political instability. By the end of 2021, the already fragile Sudanese economy suffered again when military forces took control of the government. With a