Independence and Accountability (IA) (Index) in Kenya
Kenya: Independence and Accountability (IA) (Index) was 106.77 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Independence and Accountability (IA) in Kenya, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Kenya recorded 106.77 for independence and accountability (ia) in 2018. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is up 6.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, independence and accountability (ia) in Kenya peaked at 106.77 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 100, in 2007.
That places Kenya 22nd out of 47 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Independence and Accountability (IA) (Index) in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 100 | — |
| 2008 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 103.74 | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 103.74 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 103.74 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 103.74 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 103.74 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 103.74 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 106.77 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 106.77 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 106.77 | +0.0% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 106.77 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 106.77, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 106.77 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 106.32, 1.0× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 104.75 | 103.74 | 106.77 | 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 independence and accountability (ia) in Kenya?
- Independence and accountability (ia) in Kenya was 106.77 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest independence and accountability (ia) recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 106.77 in 2016.
- What is the lowest independence and accountability (ia) recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 in 2007.
- How does Kenya rank for independence and accountability (ia)?
- Kenya ranks 22nd out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is independence and accountability (ia) rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Independence and Accountability (IA) (Index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Monetary policy framework comprises the structures in place that enable and guide the conduct of monetary policy. In this project, we provide a multidimensional characterization of monetary policy frameworks across three pillars: Independence and Accountability, Policy and Operational Strategy, and Communications (IAPOC). This database covers 50 advanced economies, emerging markets, and low-income developing countries, from 2007 to 2018 (being extended).