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Kenya Highest Government Spending

32.32% in 2025
Government expenditure as % of GDP · World Bank

The highest government spending in Kenya was 32.32% in 2025. The top 5 years were: 2025 (32.32%), 2023 (27.84%), 2017 (25.13%), 2022 (25.06%), 2018 (23.64%).

Top 5 Highest Years▾
Kenya Top 5 Highest Government Spending Years
RankYearValue
1st 2025 32.32%
2nd 2023 27.84%
3rd 2017 25.13%
4th 2022 25.06%
5th 2018 23.64%
All Data (sorted by value)▾
YearValueChangeRank
2025 32.32% +4.48% 48th
2023 27.84% +2.78% 44th
2022 25.06% +1.47% 45th
2017 25.13% +2.94% 74th
2021 23.59% +3.60% 47th
2018 23.64% −1.49% 67th
2016 22.19% +1.48% 54th
2020 19.99% +1.20% 32nd
2015 20.72% +0.18% 52nd
2014 20.54% – 49th
2019 18.80% −4.84% 42nd
Source: World Bank (GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS)
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