Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in Kenya
Kenya: Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) was 289.17 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary income, Credit/Revenue in Kenya, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, primary income, credit/revenue in Kenya stood at 289.17 million.
The figure is up 57.0% on the previous year and down 41.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income, credit/revenue in Kenya peaked at 496.39 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, 73.27 million, in 2005.
That places Kenya 129th out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 73.27 million | — |
| 2006 | 99.42 million | +35.7% |
| 2007 | 160.61 million | +61.5% |
| 2008 | 176.22 million | +9.7% |
| 2009 | 181.86 million | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 144.23 million | -20.7% |
| 2011 | 273.94 million | +89.9% |
| 2012 | 346.50 million | +26.5% |
| 2013 | 333.39 million | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 496.39 million | +48.9% |
| 2015 | 80.04 million | -83.9% |
| 2016 | 99.49 million | +24.3% |
| 2017 | 143.84 million | +44.6% |
| 2018 | 213.44 million | +48.4% |
| 2019 | 217.41 million | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 148.20 million | -31.8% |
| 2021 | 193.32 million | +30.4% |
| 2022 | 141.87 million | -26.6% |
| 2023 | 184.17 million | +29.8% |
| 2024 | 289.17 million | +57.0% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 289.17 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 360.66 million, 80% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 289.17 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 171.59 million, 1.7× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 138.28 million | 73.27 million | 181.86 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 234.87 million | 80.04 million | 496.39 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 191.35 million | 141.87 million | 289.17 million | 5 |
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 primary income, credit/revenue in Kenya?
- Primary income, credit/revenue in Kenya was 289.17 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 496.39 million in 2014.
- What is the lowest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 73.27 million in 2005.
- How does Kenya rank for primary income, credit/revenue?
- Kenya ranks 129th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary income, credit/revenue rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.