Kenya—Total Investment (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #32 of 43
Latest Value
18.4%
2026
YoY Change
+1.8%
2025 → 2026
Global Rank
#32
of 43 countries
Maximum
25.0%
2014
Minimum
16.6%
2023
CAGR
+0.4%
23 years
Last
18.4%
Previous
18.1%
Highest
25.0%
Lowest
16.6%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18.4% | +1.8% |
| 2025 | 18.1% | +7.9% |
| 2024 | 16.8% | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 16.6% | -13.0% |
| 2022 | 19.1% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | 20.4% | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 19.7% | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 19.3% | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 19.4% | -6.2% |
| 2017 | 20.7% | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 19.3% | -12.5% |
| 2015 | 22.1% | -11.4% |
| 2014 | 25.0% | +11.3% |
| 2013 | 22.4% | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 22.2% | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 21.9% | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 21.3% | +11.9% |
| 2009 | 19.0% | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 19.3% | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 20.0% | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 18.3% | +8.8% |
| 2005 | 16.8% | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 16.8% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 18.4% | +1.8% |
Top Countries — Total Investment (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mozambique | 49.1% | 2026 |
| 2 | Tanzania | 38.0% | 2026 |
| 3 | Angola | 35.5% | 2026 |
| 4 | Benin | 34.5% | 2026 |
| 5 | Gabon | 34.5% | 2026 |
| 6 | Botswana | 34.4% | 2026 |
| 7 | Zambia | 32.4% | 2026 |
| 8 | Lesotho | 31.8% | 2026 |
| 9 | Cote d'Ivoire | 30.2% | 2026 |
| 10 | Rwanda | 30.0% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Total investment as a percentage of GDP. Includes both public and private gross fixed capital formation and changes in inventories.
Methodology
Total investment (gross capital formation) as a share of GDP. Based on national accounts data.
Unit
Percent of GDP