Direct taxes in Kenya
Kenya: Direct taxes was 262.88 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Direct taxes in Kenya, 1979–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, direct taxes in Kenya stood at 262.88 billion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 33 years on record.
The figure is up 5.9% on the previous year and up 381.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct taxes in Kenya peaked at 262.88 billion current LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1979.
That places Kenya 17th out of 51 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct taxes in Kenya, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1980 | 3.72 billion current LCU | — |
| 1981 | 3.98 billion current LCU | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 4.31 billion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 1983 | 4.82 billion current LCU | +11.9% |
| 1984 | 5.52 billion current LCU | +14.5% |
| 1985 | 6.56 billion current LCU | +18.8% |
| 1986 | 7.60 billion current LCU | +15.8% |
| 1987 | 8.80 billion current LCU | +15.8% |
| 1988 | 10.02 billion current LCU | +13.9% |
| 1989 | 11.63 billion current LCU | +16.0% |
| 1990 | 13.49 billion current LCU | +16.0% |
| 1991 | 15.64 billion current LCU | +16.0% |
| 1992 | 18.50 billion current LCU | +18.2% |
| 1993 | 28.37 billion current LCU | +53.4% |
| 1994 | 40.14 billion current LCU | +41.5% |
| 1995 | 43.29 billion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 1996 | 48.05 billion current LCU | +11.0% |
| 1997 | 47.89 billion current LCU | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 56.04 billion current LCU | +17.0% |
| 1999 | 55.23 billion current LCU | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 54.40 billion current LCU | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 54.65 billion current LCU | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 63.00 billion current LCU | +15.3% |
| 2003 | 73.78 billion current LCU | +17.1% |
| 2004 | 88.36 billion current LCU | +19.8% |
| 2005 | 106.97 billion current LCU | +21.1% |
| 2006 | 122.67 billion current LCU | +14.7% |
| 2007 | 147.90 billion current LCU | +20.6% |
| 2008 | 179.62 billion current LCU | +21.4% |
| 2009 | 211.16 billion current LCU | +17.6% |
| 2010 | 248.23 billion current LCU | +17.6% |
| 2011 | 262.88 billion current LCU | +5.9% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 262.88 billion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 86.86 billion current LCU, 3.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 262.88 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 81.95 billion current LCU, 3.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct taxes in Kenya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +53.4% | 18.50 billion current LCU | 28.37 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 1 |
| 1980s | 6.70 billion current LCU | 3.72 billion current LCU | 11.63 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 36.66 billion current LCU | 13.49 billion current LCU | 56.04 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 110.25 billion current LCU | 54.40 billion current LCU | 211.16 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 255.56 billion current LCU | 248.23 billion current LCU | 262.88 billion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
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Frequently asked questions
- What is direct taxes in Kenya?
- Direct taxes in Kenya was 262.88 billion current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest direct taxes recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 262.88 billion current LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest direct taxes recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1979.
- How does Kenya rank for direct taxes?
- Kenya ranks 17th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is direct taxes rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 381.1%. 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 Direct taxes (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Direct taxes on goods and services include all taxes and duties levied on production, extraction, sale, transfer, leasing, or delivery of goods and rendering of services, or in respect of the use of goods, or permission to use goods or to perform activities, are covered. Examples include all general sales taxes, value added taxes and excises. Data are in current local currency.