Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations) in Kenya
Kenya: Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations) was 17.56 units per US$ of GDP in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations) in Kenya, 1961–2008
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2008, domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations) in Kenya stood at 17.56 units per US$ of GDP.
That represents a change of up 13.2% on the previous year and up 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations) in Kenya peaked at 21.6 units per US$ of GDP in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.8432 units per US$ of GDP, in 1962.
That places Kenya 73rd out of 174 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations) in Kenya, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.879 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1962 | 0.8432 units per US$ of GDP | -4.1% |
| 1963 | 0.9411 units per US$ of GDP | +11.6% |
| 1964 | 0.9782 units per US$ of GDP | +3.9% |
| 1965 | 0.983 units per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 1966 | 0.9008 units per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 1967 | 1.04 units per US$ of GDP | +15.6% |
| 1968 | 0.9207 units per US$ of GDP | -11.6% |
| 1969 | 0.9092 units per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 1970 | 1.08 units per US$ of GDP | +18.8% |
| 1971 | 1.25 units per US$ of GDP | +15.3% |
| 1972 | 1.18 units per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 1973 | 1.25 units per US$ of GDP | +6.4% |
| 1974 | 1.28 units per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 1.27 units per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 1976 | 1.41 units per US$ of GDP | +10.6% |
| 1977 | 1.45 units per US$ of GDP | +2.9% |
| 1978 | 1.68 units per US$ of GDP | +15.8% |
| 1979 | 1.57 units per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 1980 | 1.62 units per US$ of GDP | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 1.9 units per US$ of GDP | +17.4% |
| 1982 | 2.23 units per US$ of GDP | +17.5% |
| 1983 | 2.57 units per US$ of GDP | +15.2% |
| 1984 | 2.74 units per US$ of GDP | +6.4% |
| 1985 | 3.18 units per US$ of GDP | +16.1% |
| 1986 | 3.13 units per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 1987 | 3.03 units per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1988 | 3.36 units per US$ of GDP | +10.8% |
| 1989 | 3.95 units per US$ of GDP | +17.7% |
| 1990 | 4.28 units per US$ of GDP | +8.1% |
| 1991 | 5.49 units per US$ of GDP | +28.4% |
| 1992 | 7.14 units per US$ of GDP | +30.0% |
| 1993 | 10.73 units per US$ of GDP | +50.3% |
| 1994 | 11.12 units per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 1995 | 13.28 units per US$ of GDP | +19.4% |
| 1996 | 12.38 units per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 14.3 units per US$ of GDP | +15.5% |
| 1998 | 14.47 units per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 18.69 units per US$ of GDP | +29.2% |
| 2000 | 19.62 units per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 19.82 units per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 20.36 units per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 19.1 units per US$ of GDP | -6.2% |
| 2004 | 21.6 units per US$ of GDP | +13.1% |
| 2005 | 19.85 units per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 2006 | 16.5 units per US$ of GDP | -16.9% |
| 2007 | 15.51 units per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 2008 | 17.56 units per US$ of GDP | +13.2% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 17.56 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 23.35 units per US$ of GDP, 75% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 17.56 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 40.63 units per US$ of GDP, 43% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.933 units per US$ of GDP | 0.8432 units per US$ of GDP | 1.04 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.34 units per US$ of GDP | 1.08 units per US$ of GDP | 1.68 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.77 units per US$ of GDP | 1.62 units per US$ of GDP | 3.95 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.19 units per US$ of GDP | 4.28 units per US$ of GDP | 18.69 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.88 units per US$ of GDP | 15.51 units per US$ of GDP | 21.6 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More financial sector data for Kenya
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.3189 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.2328 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.3189 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations) in Kenya?
- Domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations) in Kenya was 17.56 units per US$ of GDP in 2008, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations) recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 21.6 units per US$ of GDP in 2004.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations) recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8432 units per US$ of GDP in 1962.
- How does Kenya rank for domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations)?
- Kenya ranks 73rd out of 174 countries with data for 2008.
- Is domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations) rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.