Kenya Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Overview
Kenya's government debt to gdp stood at 68.02% in 2025, a rise of +0.68% from 2024. The IMF projects 68.02% by 2025. Kenya ranked 53rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 69.47% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 70.30% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 70.87% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 71.04% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 70.08% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 68.02% | - | - |
| 2025 | 68.02% | +0.68% | #53 |
| 2024 | 67.34% | −6.07% | #126 |
| 2023 | 73.41% | +5.61% | #133 |
| 2022 | 67.80% | −0.43% | #124 |
| 2021 | 68.23% | +0.27% | #118 |
| 2020 | 67.96% | +8.87% | #114 |
| 2019 | 59.09% | +2.64% | #121 |
| 2018 | 56.45% | +2.58% | #117 |
| 2017 | 53.87% | +3.47% | #109 |
| 2016 | 50.40% | +4.57% | #106 |
| 2015 | 45.83% | +4.55% | #101 |
| 2014 | 41.28% | +1.53% | #93 |
| 2013 | 39.76% | +2.14% | #93 |
| 2012 | 37.62% | +1.93% | #100 |
| 2011 | 35.69% | −1.01% | #91 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kenya matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya's government debt to gdp was 68.02% in 2025. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.
Kenya's government debt to gdp peaked at 73.41% in 2023.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Kenya was 34.20% in 2007.
Kenya ranks 53rd globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Kenya's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 68.02% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Kenya in 2025 was 68.02%. This ranks 53rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kenya_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Kenya Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kenya/government-debt-to-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}