Kenya

Kenya ranks 108th of 193 countries in the GSCI 2026, with a score of 43.2. This is 69% of the best score (Sweden, 62.9) and places Kenya in the 44th percentile, 2.2 points below the global average of 45.4.

Kenya performs best in Resource Efficiency (12th) and Economic Sustainability (77th), and weakest in Governance (150th) and Natural Capital (130th). Its ranks in the other dimensions: Social Capital 124th, Intellectual Capital 127th.

Kenya's GSCI score has improved by 0.1 points over the past ten years (2015–2025). Based on recent trends, the 10-year outlook is negative (-1.1 points).

Kenya has a population of 56.4 million, 36% above the average country (41.5 million), and a population density of 95 people per km², 64% above the world average (58). Its GDP is $124.5 billion, 78% below the average country ($569.2 billion).

Kenya's GDP per capita is $2,206, 84% below the world average of $13,684.

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) measures the sustainable competitiveness of 193 countries across six dimensions: Natural Capital, Resource Efficiency, Social Capital, Intellectual Capital, Economic Sustainability and Governance. It is based on 296 quantitative indicators from sources such as the World Bank, UN agencies and the IMF, with no surveys or opinions.