Kenya Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Overview
Kenya's budget deficit stood at -5.96% in 2025, a decline of +0.20% from 2024. The IMF projects -5.96% by 2025. Kenya ranked 155th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Budget Deficit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -4.75% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -4.81% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -4.91% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -5.11% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -5.64% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -5.96% | - | - |
| 2025 | -5.96% | −0.20% | #155 |
| 2024 | -5.77% | −0.05% | #40 |
| 2023 | -5.71% | +0.34% | #30 |
| 2022 | -6.06% | +1.14% | #35 |
| 2021 | -7.20% | +0.94% | #36 |
| 2020 | -8.13% | −0.72% | #61 |
| 2019 | -7.42% | −0.48% | #17 |
| 2018 | -6.94% | +0.46% | #13 |
| 2017 | -7.40% | +0.07% | #15 |
| 2016 | -7.47% | −0.79% | #25 |
| 2015 | -6.68% | −0.93% | #31 |
| 2014 | -5.75% | −0.51% | #28 |
| 2013 | -5.25% | +0.04% | #33 |
| 2012 | -5.29% | −1.65% | #42 |
| 2011 | -3.64% | +0.03% | #65 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kenya matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya's budget deficit was -5.96% in 2025. Ranked 155th globally. This represents a 3.4% decrease from the previous year.
Kenya's budget deficit peaked at 0.84% in 1999.
The lowest budget deficit in Kenya was -8.58% in 1993.
Kenya ranks 155th globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Kenya's budget deficit is projected to reach -5.96% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Kenya in 2025 was -5.96%. This ranks 155th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kenya_budget-deficit,
title = {Kenya Budget Deficit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kenya/budget-deficit},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}