Government consumption in Kenya
Kenya: Government consumption was 397.33 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Government consumption in Kenya, 1979–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Kenya recorded 397.33 billion current LCU for government consumption in 2011.
The figure is up 17.1% on the previous year and up 286.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government consumption in Kenya peaked at 397.90 billion current LCU in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1979.
Kenya ranks 16th of 51 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government consumption in Kenya, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1980 | 8.19 billion current LCU | — |
| 1981 | 10.46 billion current LCU | +27.7% |
| 1982 | 12.06 billion current LCU | +15.3% |
| 1983 | 12.49 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 13.40 billion current LCU | +7.2% |
| 1985 | 15.78 billion current LCU | +17.8% |
| 1986 | 19.69 billion current LCU | +24.8% |
| 1987 | 20.22 billion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 1988 | 20.05 billion current LCU | -0.8% |
| 1989 | 22.62 billion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 1990 | 25.59 billion current LCU | +13.1% |
| 1991 | 31.16 billion current LCU | +21.8% |
| 1992 | 40.33 billion current LCU | +29.5% |
| 1993 | 44.08 billion current LCU | +9.3% |
| 1994 | 45.51 billion current LCU | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 50.76 billion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 1996 | 50.50 billion current LCU | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 59.55 billion current LCU | +17.9% |
| 1998 | 74.97 billion current LCU | +25.9% |
| 1999 | 73.11 billion current LCU | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 76.58 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 2001 | 102.78 billion current LCU | +34.2% |
| 2002 | 162.27 billion current LCU | +57.9% |
| 2003 | 188.50 billion current LCU | +16.2% |
| 2004 | 190.25 billion current LCU | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 187.78 billion current LCU | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 206.67 billion current LCU | +10.1% |
| 2007 | 233.87 billion current LCU | +13.2% |
| 2008 | 269.85 billion current LCU | +15.4% |
| 2009 | 397.90 billion current LCU | +47.5% |
| 2010 | 339.43 billion current LCU | -14.7% |
| 2011 | 397.33 billion current LCU | +17.1% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 397.33 billion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195.66 billion current LCU, 2.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 397.33 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 144.70 billion current LCU, 2.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 1 |
| 1980s | 15.50 billion current LCU | 8.19 billion current LCU | 22.62 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 49.56 billion current LCU | 25.59 billion current LCU | 74.97 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 201.64 billion current LCU | 76.58 billion current LCU | 397.90 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 368.38 billion current LCU | 339.43 billion current LCU | 397.33 billion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 13 South Africa 508.80 billion current LCU compare
- 14 Tanzania 455.72 billion current LCU compare
- 15 Cameroon 435.80 billion current LCU compare
- 17 Democratic Republic of Congo 388.27 billion current LCU compare
- 18 Burkina Faso 379.00 billion current LCU compare
- 19 Rwanda 345.66 billion current LCU compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government consumption in Kenya?
- Government consumption in Kenya was 397.33 billion current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest government consumption recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 397.90 billion current LCU in 2009.
- What is the lowest government consumption recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1979.
- How does Kenya rank for government consumption?
- Kenya ranks 16th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is government consumption rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 286.6%. 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 Government consumption (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Current expenditure on goods and services comprises payments of wages and salaries in cash to employees (including the armed forces) before deduction of withholding taxes and employees' contributions to social security and pension funds, as well as employers' contributions to superannuation schemes outside government, and other purchases of goods and services (wages and salaries in kind, office supplies and maintenance charges etc.). Data are in current local currency.