Environmental protection in Kenya

Kenya: Environmental protection was 12.59 billion in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
12.59 billion
Change on year
up 11.2%
World rank
39th
of 113 countries
All-time high
23.72 billion
in 2013
All-time low
691.18 million
in 2005
Years of data
19
2000–2021

Environmental protection in Kenya, 2000–2021

05.0B10.0B15.0B20.0B25.0B2000201020212000: 1.1B2001: 1.3B2002: 1.6B2003: 1.4B2004: 852.5M2005: 691.2M2006: 3.8B2007: 5.0B2008: 6.1B2009: 5.6B2010: 5.6B2011: 5.7B2012: 8.8B2013: 23.7B2017: 11.3B2018: 11.3B2019: 7.3B2020: 11.3B2021: 12.6B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Kenya recorded 12.59 billion for environmental protection in 2021.

The figure is up 11.2% on the previous year and up 121.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, environmental protection in Kenya peaked at 23.72 billion in 2013 and was at its lowest, 691.18 million, in 2005.

That places Kenya 39th out of 113 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2.74 billion 691.18 million 6.11 billion 10
2010s 10.55 billion 5.60 billion 23.72 billion 7
2020s 11.95 billion 11.32 billion 12.59 billion 2

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 36 Burkina Faso 13.68 billion compare
  2. 37 Netherlands, The 13.24 billion compare
  3. 38 Spain 13.22 billion compare
  4. 40 Thailand 10.51 billion compare
  5. 41 Denmark 10.19 billion compare
  6. 42 Israel 8.99 billion compare

See the full ranking of 113 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is environmental protection in Kenya?
Environmental protection in Kenya was 12.59 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest environmental protection recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 23.72 billion in 2013.
What is the lowest environmental protection recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was 691.18 million in 2005.
How does Kenya rank for environmental protection?
Kenya ranks 39th out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
Is environmental protection rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is up 121.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Environmental protection (Domestic Currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Environmental protection (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
113 places, 1,949 data points, 1995–2022
Last refreshed

This dataset captures government spending on environmental protection efforts such as pollution abatement, biodiversity conservation, and waste management. These expenditures are classified according to the COFOG framework (Classification of the Functions of Government).