Kenya Highest External Debt
$44.7B
The highest external debt in Kenya was $44.7B in 2025. The top 5 years were: 2025 ($44.7B), 2023 ($42.9B), 2024 ($42.9B), 2022 ($41.6B), 2021 ($41.2B).
Top 5 Highest Years▾
All Data (sorted by value)▾
| Year | Value | Change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44.7B | +$1.9B | 33rd |
| 2023 | $42.9B | +$1.4B | 88th |
| 2024 | $42.9B | −$23.9M | 87th |
| 2022 | $41.6B | +$337.2M | 89th |
| 2021 | $41.2B | +$3.2B | 86th |
| 2020 | $38.0B | +$3.1B | 88th |
| 2019 | $35.0B | +$3.5B | 90th |
| 2018 | $31.4B | +$4.5B | 87th |
| 2017 | $27.0B | +$5.9B | 85th |
| 2016 | $21.1B | +$1.3B | 83rd |
| 2015 | $19.8B | +$2.9B | 83rd |
| 2014 | $16.9B | +$3.1B | 80th |
| 2013 | $13.8B | +$1.9B | 77th |
| 2012 | $11.8B | +$1.8B | 75th |
| 2011 | $10.0B | +$1.2B | 72nd |
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