Other capital flows, net in Kenya
Kenya: Other capital flows, net was 403.93 million BoP, current US$ in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2005)
403.93 million BoP, current US$
Change on year
down 48.3%
World rank
8th
of 51 countries
All-time high
1.94 billion BoP, current US$
in 2001
All-time low
-182.30 million BoP, current US$
in 1991
Years of data
36
1970–2005
Other capital flows, net in Kenya, 1970–2005
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2005, other capital flows, net in Kenya stood at 403.93 million BoP, current US$.
The figure is down 48.3% on the previous year and up 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other capital flows, net in Kenya peaked at 1.94 billion BoP, current US$ in 2001 and was at its lowest, -182.30 million BoP, current US$, in 1991.
Kenya ranks 8th of 51 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other capital flows, net in Kenya, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5.09 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1971 | -7.70 million BoP, current US$ | -251.4% |
| 1972 | 3.99 million BoP, current US$ | -151.8% |
| 1973 | 44.89 million BoP, current US$ | +1025.9% |
| 1974 | 38.90 million BoP, current US$ | -13.3% |
| 1975 | 4.42 million BoP, current US$ | -88.6% |
| 1976 | 29.63 million BoP, current US$ | +569.9% |
| 1977 | 89.97 million BoP, current US$ | +203.7% |
| 1978 | 106.77 million BoP, current US$ | +18.7% |
| 1979 | 20.65 million BoP, current US$ | -80.7% |
| 1980 | 682.80 million BoP, current US$ | +3206.5% |
| 1981 | 89.70 million BoP, current US$ | -86.9% |
| 1982 | -104.00 million BoP, current US$ | -215.9% |
| 1983 | -3.60 million BoP, current US$ | -96.5% |
| 1984 | 231.10 million BoP, current US$ | -6519.4% |
| 1985 | 163.90 million BoP, current US$ | -29.1% |
| 1986 | 162.90 million BoP, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 1987 | 509.70 million BoP, current US$ | +212.9% |
| 1988 | 433.70 million BoP, current US$ | -14.9% |
| 1989 | 67.30 million BoP, current US$ | -84.5% |
| 1990 | 291.39 million BoP, current US$ | +333.0% |
| 1991 | -182.30 million BoP, current US$ | -162.6% |
| 1992 | 129.82 million BoP, current US$ | -171.2% |
| 1993 | 156.66 million BoP, current US$ | +20.7% |
| 1994 | 413.48 million BoP, current US$ | +163.9% |
| 1995 | 379.58 million BoP, current US$ | -8.2% |
| 1996 | 600.59 million BoP, current US$ | +58.2% |
| 1997 | 534.01 million BoP, current US$ | -11.1% |
| 1998 | 882.55 million BoP, current US$ | +65.3% |
| 1999 | 491.41 million BoP, current US$ | -44.3% |
| 2000 | 968.05 million BoP, current US$ | +97.0% |
| 2001 | 1.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +100.7% |
| 2002 | 1.01 billion BoP, current US$ | -48.0% |
| 2003 | 1.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +40.5% |
| 2004 | 781.88 million BoP, current US$ | -44.9% |
| 2005 | 403.93 million BoP, current US$ | -48.3% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 403.93 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -41.60 million BoP, current US$. (24 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 403.93 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -1.70 million BoP, current US$. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other capital flows, net in Kenya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +6519.4% | -3.60 million BoP, current US$ | 231.10 million BoP, current US$ |
| 1980 | +3206.5% | 20.65 million BoP, current US$ | 682.80 million BoP, current US$ |
| 1973 | +1025.9% | 3.99 million BoP, current US$ | 44.89 million BoP, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 33.66 million BoP, current US$ | -7.70 million BoP, current US$ | 106.77 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 223.35 million BoP, current US$ | -104.00 million BoP, current US$ | 682.80 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 369.72 million BoP, current US$ | -182.30 million BoP, current US$ | 882.55 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.09 billion BoP, current US$ | 403.93 million BoP, current US$ | 1.94 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 5 Angola 1.01 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 6 Congo 721.38 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 7 Botswana 505.10 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 9 Eswatini 333.60 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 10 Equatorial Guinea 278.73 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 11 Malawi 254.45 million BoP, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other capital flows, net in Kenya?
- Other capital flows, net in Kenya was 403.93 million BoP, current US$ in 2005, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest other capital flows, net recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 1.94 billion BoP, current US$ in 2001.
- What is the lowest other capital flows, net recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was -182.30 million BoP, current US$ in 1991.
- How does Kenya rank for other capital flows, net?
- Kenya ranks 8th out of 51 countries with data for 2005.
- Is other capital flows, net rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.4%. 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 capital flows, net (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The sum of short-term capital, net errors and omissions, and capital transactions not included elsewhere. Data denominated in current U.S. dollars.