Kenya Inflation Calculator

See how inflation affects the purchasing power of the Kenyan Shilling over time. Calculate the equivalent value of money from any year to today using official CPI data.

Enter an amount and select years to see the result

Understanding Inflation in Kenya

Inflation measures how much more expensive a set of goods and services has become over a certain period, usually a year. In Kenya, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is used to measure inflation.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter an amount in Kenyan Shillings (KES)
  2. Select the starting year (when the amount is from)
  3. Select the ending year (usually the current year)
  4. Click "Calculate Inflation" to see the result

Example:

If you had KES 10,000 in 2015, it would be worth approximately KES 14,793 in 2025 due to inflation. This means the same amount of money buys less than it did before.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. It is a key indicator of inflation in Kenya.

How accurate is this inflation calculator?

This calculator uses official CPI data from the World Bank. The results are estimates based on historical inflation rates and should be used for informational purposes only.

Why are some years projected?

For the current and future years, we use projected inflation rates based on economic forecasts. These projections are updated as new data becomes available.

How often is the CPI data updated?

The World Bank typically updates CPI data annually. We update our calculator as soon as new data is released to ensure accuracy.

Can I use this for business planning?

While this calculator provides useful estimates, for business planning we recommend consulting with a financial advisor and using more detailed economic forecasts.

Data Source

The inflation data used in this calculator is sourced from the World Bank's official CPI data for Kenya. Projections for future years are based on economic forecasts and are updated regularly.