Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Kenya

Kenya: Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) was 0.7858 in 2020. ▬ Flat

Latest (2020)
0.7858
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
15th
of 65 countries
All-time high
0.8491
in 2018
All-time low
0.7319
in 2017
Years of data
7
2014–2020

Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Kenya, 2014–2020

00.20.40.60.82014201720202014: 0.8072015: 0.7812016: 0.7362017: 0.7322018: 0.8492019: 0.7952020: 0.786

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2020, expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Kenya stood at 0.7858.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 2.7% over ten years.

That places Kenya 15th out of 65 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.

Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Kenya, year by year

Annual values for Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general government spending), Percent (Central government) in Kenya, 2014 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2014 0.8074
2015 0.7814 -3.2%
2016 0.7359 -5.8%
2017 0.7319 -0.5%
2018 0.8491 +16.0%
2019 0.795 -6.4%
2020 0.7858 -1.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 0.7835 0.7319 0.8491 6
2020s 0.7858 0.7858 0.7858 1

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 12 Marshall Islands 0.8157 compare
  2. 13 Thailand 0.8083 compare
  3. 14 Paraguay 0.8065 compare
  4. 16 Rwanda 0.7829 compare
  5. 17 Guatemala 0.7811 compare
  6. 18 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 0.7747 compare

See the full ranking of 65 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Kenya?
Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Kenya was 0.7858 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 0.8491 in 2018.
What is the lowest expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was 0.7319 in 2017.
How does Kenya rank for expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general)?
Kenya ranks 15th out of 65 countries with data for 2020.
Is expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Kenya data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general government spending), Percent (Central government). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general government spending), Percent (Central government)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
65 places, 1,118 data points, 1990–2020
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The Fiscal Decentralization dataset includes fiscal decentralization indicators for a sample of IMF member countries. The following indicators are included in the dataset: Revenue and Expenditure Decentralization Shares; Transfer dependency and Vertical Fiscal Imbalances; Deficit and Debt; Allocation of expenditure (economic classification); Allocation of expenditure (functional classification); Allocation of non-Tax Revenues; and Allocation of Taxes.