Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Kenya
Kenya: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was 28.36 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Kenya, 1976–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Kenya stood at 28.36 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 1,275.7% on the previous year and up 370.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Kenya peaked at 168.6 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -50.09 % change on previous year, in 1978.
Kenya ranks 26th of 177 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Kenya, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 58.68 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 49.79 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
| 1978 | -50.09 % change on previous year | -200.6% |
| 1979 | 87.48 % change on previous year | -274.6% |
| 1980 | -42.22 % change on previous year | -148.3% |
| 1981 | -41.37 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 1982 | 17.57 % change on previous year | -142.5% |
| 1983 | 93.25 % change on previous year | +430.7% |
| 1984 | -9.11 % change on previous year | -109.8% |
| 1985 | 3.45 % change on previous year | -137.9% |
| 1986 | -5.08 % change on previous year | -247.1% |
| 1987 | -41.88 % change on previous year | +724.4% |
| 1988 | -8.65 % change on previous year | -79.3% |
| 1989 | -0.5331 % change on previous year | -93.8% |
| 1990 | -30.95 % change on previous year | +5705.1% |
| 1991 | -30.45 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 1992 | -40.15 % change on previous year | +31.9% |
| 1993 | 168.6 % change on previous year | -519.9% |
| 1994 | 17.94 % change on previous year | -89.4% |
| 1995 | -37.68 % change on previous year | -310.0% |
| 1996 | 113.48 % change on previous year | -401.2% |
| 1997 | -16.8 % change on previous year | -114.8% |
| 1998 | -17.95 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 1999 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -111.4% |
| 2000 | 146.97 % change on previous year | +7059.1% |
| 2001 | 10.86 % change on previous year | -92.6% |
| 2002 | 4.52 % change on previous year | -58.4% |
| 2003 | 27.37 % change on previous year | +505.9% |
| 2004 | -17.26 % change on previous year | -163.1% |
| 2005 | -6.57 % change on previous year | -62.0% |
| 2006 | 11.43 % change on previous year | -274.1% |
| 2007 | 11.77 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2008 | -30.42 % change on previous year | -358.6% |
| 2009 | 48.42 % change on previous year | -259.2% |
| 2010 | -6.51 % change on previous year | -113.4% |
| 2011 | -18.45 % change on previous year | +183.6% |
| 2012 | 20.62 % change on previous year | -211.7% |
| 2013 | 11.61 % change on previous year | -43.7% |
| 2014 | 6.02 % change on previous year | -48.1% |
| 2015 | 11.28 % change on previous year | +87.2% |
| 2016 | 7.95 % change on previous year | -29.5% |
| 2017 | -19.36 % change on previous year | -343.5% |
| 2018 | 6.4 % change on previous year | -133.1% |
| 2019 | 9.35 % change on previous year | +46.0% |
| 2020 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -82.4% |
| 2021 | -11.53 % change on previous year | -800.5% |
| 2022 | -27.31 % change on previous year | +136.8% |
| 2023 | -2.41 % change on previous year | -91.2% |
| 2024 | 28.36 % change on previous year | -1275.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 36.46 % change on previous year | -50.09 % change on previous year | 87.48 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | -3.46 % change on previous year | -42.22 % change on previous year | 93.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.81 % change on previous year | -40.15 % change on previous year | 168.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.71 % change on previous year | -30.42 % change on previous year | 146.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.89 % change on previous year | -19.36 % change on previous year | 20.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.25 % change on previous year | -27.31 % change on previous year | 28.36 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 23 Pakistan 31.96 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Georgia 31.57 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Ecuador 30.1 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Bangladesh 27.24 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Belgium 27.23 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Samoa 25.95 % change on previous year compare
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- 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 total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Kenya?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Kenya was 28.36 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 168.6 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was -50.09 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does Kenya rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- Kenya ranks 26th out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 370.9%. 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 Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves in months of imports. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total reserves in months of imports International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves in months of imports. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.