Defense expenditure in Kenya
Kenya: Defense expenditure was 27.53 billion current LCU in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Defense expenditure in Kenya, 1979–2010
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2010, defense expenditure in Kenya stood at 27.53 billion current LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 119.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, defense expenditure in Kenya peaked at 32.30 billion current LCU in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1979.
That places Kenya 9th out of 29 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Defense expenditure in Kenya, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1980 | 2.02 billion current LCU | — |
| 1981 | 2.21 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 1982 | 2.69 billion current LCU | +21.7% |
| 1983 | 2.78 billion current LCU | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 2.52 billion current LCU | -9.2% |
| 1985 | 2.40 billion current LCU | -5.0% |
| 1986 | 2.94 billion current LCU | +22.8% |
| 1987 | 4.11 billion current LCU | +39.8% |
| 1988 | 4.45 billion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 1989 | 4.70 billion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 5.65 billion current LCU | +20.1% |
| 1991 | 5.28 billion current LCU | -6.5% |
| 1992 | 5.03 billion current LCU | -4.8% |
| 1993 | 6.13 billion current LCU | +22.0% |
| 1994 | 6.58 billion current LCU | +7.3% |
| 1995 | 7.37 billion current LCU | +12.0% |
| 1996 | 9.04 billion current LCU | +22.7% |
| 1997 | 10.47 billion current LCU | +15.9% |
| 1998 | 10.16 billion current LCU | -3.0% |
| 1999 | 11.09 billion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 2000 | 12.56 billion current LCU | +13.3% |
| 2001 | 16.92 billion current LCU | +34.7% |
| 2002 | 19.06 billion current LCU | +12.7% |
| 2003 | 22.93 billion current LCU | +20.3% |
| 2004 | 22.19 billion current LCU | -3.2% |
| 2005 | 23.29 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 25.37 billion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 2007 | 32.30 billion current LCU | +27.3% |
| 2008 | 26.55 billion current LCU | -17.8% |
| 2009 | 26.47 billion current LCU | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 27.53 billion current LCU | +4.0% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 27.53 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.15 billion current LCU, 5.3× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 27.53 billion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.55 billion current LCU, 17.8× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 1 |
| 1980s | 3.08 billion current LCU | 2.02 billion current LCU | 4.70 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.68 billion current LCU | 5.03 billion current LCU | 11.09 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.76 billion current LCU | 12.56 billion current LCU | 32.30 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.53 billion current LCU | 27.53 billion current LCU | 27.53 billion current LCU | 1 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
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Frequently asked questions
- What is defense expenditure in Kenya?
- Defense expenditure in Kenya was 27.53 billion current LCU in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest defense expenditure recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 32.30 billion current LCU in 2007.
- What is the lowest defense expenditure recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1979.
- How does Kenya rank for defense expenditure?
- Kenya ranks 9th out of 29 countries with data for 2010.
- Is defense expenditure rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 119.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Defense expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Defense expenditures for NATO countries are based on the NATO definition, which covers military-related expenditures of the defense ministry (including recruiting, training, construction, and the purchase of military supplies and equipment) and other ministries. Civilian-type expenditures of the defense ministry are excluded. Military assistance is included in the expenditures of the donor country, and purchases of military equipment on credit are included at the time the debt is incurred, not at the time of payment. Data for other countries generally cover expenditures of the ministry of defense (excluded are expenditures on public order and safety, which are classified separately). Data are in current local currency.