Kenya Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Kenya's government revenue was 17.23% in 2025, ranked 154th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1982–2025.
Overview
Kenya's government revenue stood at 17.23% in 2025, a decline of +0.27% from 2024. The IMF projects 17.23% by 2025. Kenya ranked 154th globally.
Kenya’s government revenue has risen steadily over the 44‑year series, moving from a low of 9.32 percent of GDP in 1992 to an all‑time peak of 17.98 percent in 2013, before settling at 17.23 percent in 2025, which places the country 154th in the global ranking. The post‑peak decline reflects a modest slowdown in fiscal consolidation despite continued expansion of the tax base, while the early‑1990s trough coincided with structural adjustment programmes and a contraction in public finances. Kenya’s revenue share now sits marginally below that of Malawi (17.46) and Côte d’Ivoire (17.42) and just above Guinea (17.19), suggesting that its performance is broadly comparable to other East and West African economies of similar size. The upward trajectory since the 1990s indicates a strengthening fiscal capacity, but sustaining growth will depend on deepening tax administration, broadening the informal sector’s contribution and managing public expenditure pressures, which could either reinforce the current level or enable a return toward the 2013 peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 18.06% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 18.05% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 17.91% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 17.64% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 17.22% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 17.23% | - | - |
| 2025 | 17.23% | −0.27% | #154 |
| 2024 | 17.49% | +0.50% | #152 |
| 2023 | 16.99% | −0.11% | #154 |
| 2022 | 17.10% | +0.29% | #156 |
| 2021 | 16.82% | +0.15% | #155 |
| 2020 | 16.67% | −0.33% | #157 |
| 2019 | 17.00% | −0.54% | #160 |
| 2018 | 17.54% | −0.26% | #155 |
| 2017 | 17.80% | −0.09% | #150 |
| 2016 | 17.89% | +0.75% | #145 |
| 2015 | 17.15% | −0.53% | #158 |
| 2014 | 17.67% | −0.31% | #157 |
| 2013 | 17.99% | +1.18% | #152 |
| 2012 | 16.81% | +0.33% | #160 |
| 2011 | 16.48% | −1.39% | #157 |
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 revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya's government revenue was 17.23% in 2025. Ranked 154th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year.
Kenya's government revenue peaked at 17.99% in 2013.
The lowest government revenue in Kenya was 9.33% in 1992.
Kenya ranks 154th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Kenya's government revenue is projected to reach 17.23% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Kenya in 2025 was 17.23%. This ranks 154th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kenya_government-revenue,
title = {Kenya Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kenya/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}