Other domestic borrowing in Kenya
Kenya: Other domestic borrowing was 47.22 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Other domestic borrowing in Kenya, 1979–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, other domestic borrowing in Kenya stood at 47.22 billion current LCU.
The figure is up 7,015.6% on the previous year and up 9,620.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other domestic borrowing in Kenya peaked at 146.18 billion current LCU in 2007 and was at its lowest, -2.80 billion current LCU, in 1999.
That places Kenya 9th out of 50 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.40 billion current LCU | 514.00 million current LCU | 3.98 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.74 billion current LCU | -2.80 billion current LCU | 15.00 billion current LCU | 8 |
| 2000s | 56.42 billion current LCU | -2.64 billion current LCU | 146.18 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.94 billion current LCU | 663.61 million current LCU | 47.22 billion current LCU | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other domestic borrowing in Kenya?
- Other domestic borrowing in Kenya was 47.22 billion current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest other domestic borrowing recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 146.18 billion current LCU in 2007.
- What is the lowest other domestic borrowing recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.80 billion current LCU in 1999.
- How does Kenya rank for other domestic borrowing?
- Kenya ranks 9th out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is other domestic borrowing rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9,620.2%. 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 Other domestic borrowing (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Domestic financing (obtained from residents) refer to the means by which a government provides financial resources to cover a budget deficit or allocates financial resources arising from a budget surplus. It includes all government liabilities--other than those for currency issues or demand, time, or savings deposits with government--or claims on others held by government and changes in government holdings of cash and deposits. Government guarantees of the debt of others are excluded. Data are shown for central government only, and are in current local currency.