This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Kenya statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Kenyan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Kenyan-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all |
|---|---|
| Target |
8.9: By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products |
| Indicator |
8.9.1: Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP and in growth rate |
| Metadata update |
2023 |
| Related indicators |
14.7, 12b |
| Data reporter |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Organisation |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Contact person(s) |
Senior Manager, National Accounts Statistics |
| Contact organisation unit |
National Accounts Statistics |
| Contact person function |
Designing, collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of National Accounts Statistics and other related indicators/ information |
| Contact phone |
+254-20-3317583 / +254-20-3317612 / +254-20-3317586 |
| Contact mail |
30266-00100, Nairobi- Kenya |
| Contact email | |
| Definition, concepts, and classifications |
DEFINITION, CONCEPTS, AND CLASSIFICATIONS |
| Definition and concepts |
Tourism Direct GDP (TDGDP) is defined as the sum of the part of gross value added (at basic prices) generated by all industries in response to internal tourism consumption plus the amount of net taxes on products and imports included within the value of this expenditure at purchasers’ prices. The indicator relies on the Tourism Satellite Account:
Concepts: Tourism direct gross value added (TDGVA) is the part of gross value added generated by tourism industries and other industries of the economy that directly serve visitors in response to internal tourism consumption.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): It is the main measure of national output, representing the total value of all final goods and services within the System of National Accounts (SNA) production boundary produced in Kenya. GDP is also equal to the sum of the final uses of goods and measured at purchasers’ prices, less the value of imports of goods and services. GDP is also equal to the sum of primary incomes distributed by resident producer units.” |
| Unit of measure |
Percent |
| Classifications |
International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC 4) of all Economic Activities Kenya Standard of Industrial Classification (KESIC 6) International Recommendations for Tourism Statistics 2008 (IRTS 2008) |
| Data source type and collection method |
DATA SOURCE, TYPE AND DATA COLLECTION METHOD |
| Data sources |
Economic Survey |
| Data collection method |
Surveys |
| Data collection calendar |
Annual |
| Data release calendar |
April 2023 |
| Data providers |
Household, Establishments MDAC |
| Data compilers |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Institutional mandate |
According to the Statistics Act of 2006, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is mandated to collect, compile, analyze, publish and disseminate official statistics for public use |
| Rationale |
While sustainable tourism is multidimensional in itself, the economic contribution of tourism captured by this indicator, and changes in it, indicates the degree to which tourism is being successfully promoted.
This indicator is useful for policy as it provides a measure of the economic contribution of tourism which can be compared over time, across counties, to total GDP and to the GDP contributions of other economic activities. Tourism Direct GDP includes the contributions from all forms of tourism—inbound tourism, domestic tourism and outbound tourism—in line with the International Recommendations for Tourism Statistics 2008 (IRTS 2008). The indicator has been found especially useful in raising awareness of the economic importance of tourism and making the case for a more proactive, sustainable management of a sector that is often overlooked in policy agendas at all levels. |
| Comment and limitations |
Data gaps due to high data collection costs. Shocks in the economy like covid 19 lead to high variation in the magnitude of this indicator. |
| Method of computation |
Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP (in%): (TDGDP/GDP)×100 Tourism direct GDP in growth rate [(〖TDGDP〗_t/〖TDGDP〗_(t-1) )-1] ×100 |
| Validation |
Engaging stake holders and administrative data providers such as: Trend analysis |
| Methods and guidance available to countries for the compilation of the data at the national level |
The Bureau employed use of best standards and compilation guides when coming up with the reports |
| Quality management |
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is ISO certified based on 9001:2015 Standard requirements. The processes of compilation, production, publication and dissemination of data, including quality control, are carried out following the methodological framework and standards established by the KNBS, in compliance with the Internationally acceptable standards |
| Quality assurance |
The KNBS adheres to Kenya Statistical Quality Assurance Framework (KesQAF) that underlines principles to be assured in managing the statistical production processes and output. Data consistency and quality checks are conducted through Technical Working Groups (TWGs) before publication and dissemination. |
| Quality assessment |
The processes of compilation, production, publication and dissemination of data, including quality control are subjected to a set criteria and standards to ensure conformity. |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
Regular annual data in Economic Survey report published in KNBS website |
| Comparability/deviation from international standards |
None |
| References and Documentation |
https://www.knbs.or.ke/publications/ |
| Metadata last updated | Aug 28, 2025 |