How much is KSh 100.00 in 1988 worth today?

KSh 100.00 in 1988 has the same purchasing power as KSh 4,385 in 2026, the most recent year of Kenya CPI data. Prices rose 4,284.88% in total over those 38 years.

What was the inflation rate in Kenya in 1988?

Inflation in Kenya was 12.26% in 1988, measured as the change in the annual average consumer price index from 1987.

What is the average inflation rate since 1988?

Kenya inflation has averaged 10.46% a year between 1988 and 2026. Compounded over 38 years that produces a total price increase of 4,284.88%.

KSh 100.00 in 1988 is worth KSh 4,385 today

Kenya prices rose 4,284.88% between 1988 and 2026 — an average of 10.46% a year over 38 years.

KSh 4,385KSh 100.00 in 1988 is now

4,284.88%Cumulative inflation

10.46%Average per year

12.26%Inflation in 1988

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KSh 100.00 in 1988 is worth KSh 4,385 in 2026

Annual inflation rate 10.46%

Cumulative inflation 4,284.88%

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Kenyan Shilling amounts from 1988, in 2026 money

Kenyan Shilling amounts from 1988 converted to 2026
In 1988	In 2026
KSh 1.00	KSh 43.85
KSh 5.00	KSh 219.24
KSh 10.00	KSh 438.49
KSh 25.00	KSh 1,096
KSh 50.00	KSh 2,192
KSh 100.00	KSh 4,385
KSh 500.00	KSh 21,924
KSh 1,000	KSh 43,849
KSh 5,000	KSh 219,244
KSh 10,000	KSh 438,488
KSh 50,000	KSh 2,192,439
KSh 100,000	KSh 4,384,878
KSh 1,000,000	KSh 43,848,780

Year by year, 1988 to 2026

How KSh 100.00 from 1988 changed in value each year, alongside Kenya's annual inflation rate.

Kenya inflation and the value of KSh 100.00 from 1988
Year	CPI index	Inflation	KSh 100.00 then, in 2026
2026	188.85	5.90%	KSh 100.00
2025	178.32	4.07%	KSh 105.90
2024	171.35	4.49%	KSh 110.21
2023	163.99	7.67%	KSh 115.16
2022	152.31	7.66%	KSh 123.99
2021	141.47	6.11%	KSh 133.49
2020	133.33	5.41%	KSh 141.64
2019	126.49	5.24%	KSh 149.30
2018	120.19	4.69%	KSh 157.12
2017	114.81	8.01%	KSh 164.49
2016	106.30	6.30%	KSh 177.66
2015	100.00	6.58%	KSh 188.85
2014	93.82	6.88%	KSh 201.28
2013	87.79	5.72%	KSh 215.12
2012	83.04	9.38%	KSh 227.42
2011	75.92	14.02%	KSh 248.75
2010	66.58	3.96%	KSh 283.63
2009	64.05	9.23%	KSh 294.86
2008	58.63	26.24%	KSh 322.09
2007	46.44	9.76%	KSh 406.61
2006	42.31	14.45%	KSh 446.29
2005	36.97	10.31%	KSh 510.79
2004	33.51	11.62%	KSh 563.47
2003	30.02	9.82%	KSh 628.97
2002	27.34	1.96%	KSh 690.70
2001	26.82	5.74%	KSh 704.25
2000	25.36	9.98%	KSh 744.67
1999	23.06	5.74%	KSh 818.98
1998	21.81	6.72%	KSh 866.01
1997	20.43	11.36%	KSh 924.23
1996	18.35	8.86%	KSh 1,029
1995	16.85	1.55%	KSh 1,120
1994	16.60	28.81%	KSh 1,138
1993	12.88	45.98%	KSh 1,466
1992	8.83	27.33%	KSh 2,140
1991	6.93	20.08%	KSh 2,725
1990	5.77	17.78%	KSh 3,272
1989	4.90	13.79%	KSh 3,854
1988	4.31	—	KSh 4,385

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Questions about 1988

How much is KSh 100.00 in 1988 worth today?: KSh 100.00 in 1988 has the same purchasing power as KSh 4,385 in 2026, the most recent year of Kenya CPI data. Prices rose 4,284.88% in total over those 38 years.
What was the inflation rate in Kenya in 1988?: Inflation in Kenya was 12.26% in 1988, measured as the change in the annual average consumer price index from 1987.
What is the average inflation rate since 1988?: Kenya inflation has averaged 10.46% a year between 1988 and 2026. Compounded over 38 years that produces a total price increase of 4,284.88%.

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