Inflation Kenya 2014
Average inflation: 6.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 6.9%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in August at 8.4%. The lowest inflation was in December at 6.0%.
- Highest month
- August: 8.4%
- Lowest month
- December: 6.0%
- Difference
- 2.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 8.7%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 5.6%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 8.7%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 5.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.1% lower than the 5-year average of 8.0%.
- 5-year average
- 8%
- 10-year average
- 8%
- All-time high (2011)
- 14%
- All-time low (2010)
- 3.8%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2013, inflation has fallen by +1.2 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +3.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 4.9% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €106.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2014
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7.2% | +3.5 |
| February | 6.9% | +2.4 |
| March | 6.3% | +2.2 |
| April | 6.4% | +2.3 |
| May | 7.3% | +3.2 |
| June | 7.4% | +2.5 |
| July | 7.7% | +1.7 |
| August | 8.4% | +1.7 |
| September | 6.6% | -1.7 |
| October | 6.4% | -1.4 |
| November | 6.1% | -1.3 |
| December | 6.0% | -1.1 |
| Average | 6.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.