Secondary income, Debit/Expenditure in Kenya

Kenya: Secondary income, Debit/Expenditure was 47.97 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
47.97 million
Change on year
down 46.1%
World rank
173rd
of 198 countries
All-time high
203.06 million
in 2014
All-time low
39.65 million
in 2012
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Secondary income, Debit/Expenditure in Kenya, 2005–2024

50.0M100.0M150.0M200.0M2005201420242005: 66.6M2006: 47.9M2007: 40.4M2008: 88.1M2009: 82.8M2010: 43.2M2011: 46.4M2012: 39.7M2013: 46.7M2014: 203.1M2015: 63.3M2016: 51.1M2017: 56.0M2018: 47.9M2019: 54.7M2020: 77.1M2021: 140.6M2022: 47.1M2023: 89.1M2024: 48.0M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for secondary income, debit/expenditure in Kenya is 47.97 million, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 46.1% on the previous year and down 76.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, secondary income, debit/expenditure in Kenya peaked at 203.06 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, 39.65 million, in 2012.

Kenya ranks 173rd of 198 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Secondary income, Debit/Expenditure in Kenya, year by year

Annual values for Secondary income, Debit/Expenditure (US dollar) in Kenya, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 66.55 million —
2006 47.88 million -28.1%
2007 40.43 million -15.6%
2008 88.06 million +117.8%
2009 82.81 million -6.0%
2010 43.20 million -47.8%
2011 46.40 million +7.4%
2012 39.65 million -14.5%
2013 46.68 million +17.7%
2014 203.06 million +335.0%
2015 63.33 million -68.8%
2016 51.15 million -19.2%
2017 55.97 million +9.4%
2018 47.88 million -14.4%
2019 54.66 million +14.1%
2020 77.05 million +41.0%
2021 140.60 million +82.5%
2022 47.15 million -66.5%
2023 89.07 million +88.9%
2024 47.97 million -46.1%

Kenya compared with similar countries

  • Kenya's 47.97 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 188.56 million, 25% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
  • Kenya's 47.97 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 151.72 million, 32% of the median. (43 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Secondary income, Debit/Expenditure 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.

YearChange FromTo
2014 +335.0% 46.68 million 203.06 million

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 65.15 million 40.43 million 88.06 million 5
2010s 65.20 million 39.65 million 203.06 million 10
2020s 80.37 million 47.15 million 140.60 million 5

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 170 Cape Verde 52.17 million compare
  2. 171 Saint Kitts and Nevis 50.17 million compare
  3. 172 Saint Lucia 48.37 million compare
  4. 174 Belize 47.41 million compare
  5. 175 Solomon Islands 47.28 million compare
  6. 176 Congo 47.17 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is secondary income, debit/expenditure in Kenya?
Secondary income, debit/expenditure in Kenya was 47.97 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest secondary income, debit/expenditure recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 203.06 million in 2014.
What is the lowest secondary income, debit/expenditure recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was 39.65 million in 2012.
How does Kenya rank for secondary income, debit/expenditure?
Kenya ranks 173rd out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
Is secondary income, debit/expenditure rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is down 76.4%. 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 Secondary income, Debit/Expenditure (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Secondary income, Debit/Expenditure (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
207 places, 3,850 data points, 2005–2024
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