Policy Formulation (PO) in Kenya
Kenya: Policy Formulation (PO) was 128.4 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Policy Formulation (PO) in Kenya, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for policy formulation (po) in Kenya is 128.4, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is up 28.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, policy formulation (po) in Kenya peaked at 128.4 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 100, in 2007.
That places Kenya 13th 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.
Policy Formulation (PO) in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 100 | — |
| 2008 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 118.14 | +18.1% |
| 2011 | 118.14 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 118.14 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 118.14 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 118.14 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 118.14 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 128.4 | +8.7% |
| 2017 | 128.4 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 128.4 | +0.0% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 128.4 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 118.14, 1.1× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 128.4 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 113.41, 1.1× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 121.56 | 118.14 | 128.4 | 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 policy formulation (po) in Kenya?
- Policy formulation (po) in Kenya was 128.4 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest policy formulation (po) recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 128.4 in 2016.
- What is the lowest policy formulation (po) recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 in 2007.
- How does Kenya rank for policy formulation (po)?
- Kenya ranks 13th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is policy formulation (po) rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.4%. 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 Policy Formulation (PO) (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).