Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Kenya
Kenya: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 21.22 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Kenya, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Kenya recorded 21.22 for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in 2027.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and down 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Kenya peaked at 35.07 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 18.89, in 2020.
Kenya ranks 39th of 45 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 28 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 20.67 | — |
| 2001 | 21.65 | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 20.32 | -6.1% |
| 2003 | 19.91 | -2.0% |
| 2004 | 23.21 | +16.6% |
| 2005 | 25.63 | +10.4% |
| 2006 | 27.55 | +7.5% |
| 2007 | 27.44 | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 30.68 | +11.8% |
| 2009 | 26.64 | -13.2% |
| 2010 | 29.82 | +12.0% |
| 2011 | 35.07 | +17.6% |
| 2012 | 31.76 | -9.4% |
| 2013 | 29.65 | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 29.65 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 25.34 | -14.5% |
| 2016 | 21.92 | -13.5% |
| 2017 | 23.44 | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 22.2 | -5.3% |
| 2019 | 20.77 | -6.4% |
| 2020 | 18.89 | -9.0% |
| 2021 | 21.83 | +15.6% |
| 2022 | 24.22 | +10.9% |
| 2023 | 23.99 | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 23.25 | -3.1% |
| 2025 | 21.67 | -6.8% |
| 2026 | 21.83 | +0.8% |
| 2027 | 21.22 | -2.8% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 21.22 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 67% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 21.22 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 29.77, 71% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.37 | 19.91 | 30.68 | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.96 | 20.77 | 35.07 | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.11 | 18.89 | 24.22 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Kenya?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Kenya was 21.22 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 35.07 in 2011.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.89 in 2020.
- How does Kenya rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Kenya ranks 39th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.