Grants and other revenue (% of revenue) in Kenya
Kenya: Grants and other revenue (% of revenue) was 21.3% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Grants and other revenue in Kenya, 2014–2023
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of revenue.
Analysis
The most recent figure for grants and other revenue in Kenya is 21.3%, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 11.5% on the previous year and down 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, grants and other revenue in Kenya peaked at 26.6% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 17.4%, in 2020.
Kenya ranks 63rd of 154 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Grants and other revenue (% of revenue) in Kenya, year by year
| Year | % of revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 22.6% | — |
| 2015 | 23.3% | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 20.3% | -12.9% |
| 2017 | 26.6% | +31.2% |
| 2018 | 21.2% | -20.3% |
| 2019 | 20.2% | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 17.4% | -13.5% |
| 2021 | 21.1% | +21.0% |
| 2022 | 24.1% | +14.2% |
| 2023 | 21.3% | -11.5% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 21.3% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 20.9%, 1.0× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 21.3% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 20.8%, 1.0× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.3% | 20.2% | 26.6% | 6 |
| 2020s | 21.0% | 17.4% | 24.1% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 60 Kyrgyzstan 22.5% compare
- 61 Norway 21.4%
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- 64 El Salvador 20.4% compare
- 65 Bangladesh 20.4% compare
- 66 Botswana 20.3% compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is grants and other revenue in Kenya?
- Grants and other revenue in Kenya was 21.3% in 2023, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest grants and other revenue recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 26.6% in 2017.
- What is the lowest grants and other revenue recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.4% in 2020.
- How does Kenya rank for grants and other revenue?
- Kenya ranks 63rd out of 154 countries with data for 2023.
- Is grants and other revenue rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Grants and other revenue (% of revenue). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Grants are transfers receivable by government units, from other resident or nonresident government units or international organizations, that do not meet the definition of a tax, subsidy, or social contribution. Other revenue is all revenue receivable excluding taxes, social contributions, and grants. This category of revenue includes property income, sales of goods and services, and miscellaneous other types of revenue. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of revenue which includes all transactions that add to the amount of economic value of a unit or sector.