Kenya Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Overview
Kenya's government spending stood at 32.32% in 2025, a rise of +4.48% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 32.32% by 2025. Kenya ranked 48th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 34.64% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 32.32% | - | - |
| 2025 | 32.32% | +4.48% | #48 |
| 2023 | 27.84% | +2.78% | #44 |
| 2022 | 25.06% | +1.47% | #45 |
| 2021 | 23.59% | +3.60% | #47 |
| 2020 | 19.99% | +1.20% | #32 |
| 2019 | 18.80% | −4.84% | #42 |
| 2018 | 23.64% | −1.49% | #67 |
| 2017 | 25.13% | +2.94% | #74 |
| 2016 | 22.19% | +1.48% | #54 |
| 2015 | 20.72% | +0.18% | #52 |
| 2014 | 20.54% | – | #49 |
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 spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya's government spending was 32.32% in 2025. Ranked 48th globally. This represents a 16.1% increase from the previous year.
Kenya's government spending peaked at 32.32% in 2025.
The lowest government spending in Kenya was 18.80% in 2019.
Kenya ranks 48th globally in government spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kenya's government spending is projected to reach 32.32% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government spending of Kenya in 2025 was 32.32%. This ranks 48th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kenya_government-spending,
title = {Kenya Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kenya/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}