Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of GDP in Kenya
Kenya: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of GDP was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of GDP in Kenya, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in thousands per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Kenya recorded 0 thousands per US$ of GDP for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of down 8.1% on the previous year and down 21.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp in Kenya peaked at 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0 thousands per US$ of GDP, in 2025.
Kenya ranks 75th of 211 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of GDP in Kenya, year by year
| Year | thousands per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.6% |
| 1972 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -14.6% |
| 1973 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -14.6% |
| 1974 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -13.7% |
| 1975 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 1976 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 1977 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -20.6% |
| 1978 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.2% |
| 1979 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -11.7% |
| 1980 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -11.0% |
| 1981 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +10.1% |
| 1982 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +10.6% |
| 1983 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +12.0% |
| 1984 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 1986 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -11.7% |
| 1987 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 1988 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 1989 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +9.0% |
| 1992 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +47.5% |
| 1994 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -16.8% |
| 1995 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -18.2% |
| 1996 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -22.3% |
| 1997 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 1998 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -4.1% |
| 1999 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +12.7% |
| 2000 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 2004 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 2005 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 2006 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -25.9% |
| 2007 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -17.4% |
| 2008 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 2009 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
| 2010 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.3% |
| 2013 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.2% |
| 2018 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 2022 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +10.3% |
| 2024 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -7.2% |
| 2025 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 72 Cameroon 0 thousands per US$ of GDP compare
- 73 Micronesia (country) 0 thousands per US$ of GDP compare
- 74 Philippines 0 thousands per US$ of GDP compare
- 76 Djibouti 0 thousands per US$ of GDP compare
- 77 Montenegro 0 thousands per US$ of GDP compare
- 78 Honduras 0 thousands per US$ of GDP compare
More population data for Kenya
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0288 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.22 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0288 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1094 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 85,212 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.9 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7363 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.038 (2100)
- Population density 183.07 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 6.40 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp in Kenya?
- Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp in Kenya was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- How does Kenya rank for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp?
- Kenya ranks 75th out of 211 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Population aged 65 years or older UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.