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Kenya Gross Savings

Gross savings as % of GDP  NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS

15.28% −0.71% (-4.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #123 Global Peak 37.16% (1993) Source World Bank

Kenya Gross Savings (1975–2025)

Overview

Kenya's gross savings stood at 15.28% in 2025, a decline of +0.71% from 2024. The IMF projects 15.28% by 2025. Kenya ranked 123rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Gross Savings YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 16.18% - -
2029* IMF 16.10% - -
2028* IMF 16.04% - -
2027* IMF 15.38% - -
2026* IMF 15.05% - -
2025* IMF 15.28% - -
2025 15.28% −0.71% #123
2024 15.99% +3.02% #126
2023 16.05% +2.05% #128
2022 16.26% +0.98% #137
2021 16.54% +0.55% #138
2020 15.33% −1.77% #137
2019 14.07% −1.32% #155
2018 14.47% −0.62% #148
2017 13.28% −1.94% #159
2016 13.96% −3.07% #146
2015 6.80% −8.83% #176
2014 6.07% −8.50% #175
2013 5.01% −9.70% #170
2012 6.50% −7.19% #165
2011 6.53% −9.51% #163
Show all years (1975-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 26.2% Real rate -1.0%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Kenya matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kenya's gross savings?

Kenya's gross savings was 15.28% in 2025. Ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 4.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest gross savings in Kenya?

Kenya's gross savings peaked at 37.16% in 1993.

What was the lowest gross savings in Kenya?

The lowest gross savings in Kenya was 5.01% in 2013.

How does Kenya rank in gross savings?

Kenya ranks 123rd globally in gross savings as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gross savings?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gross savings of Kenya in 2025?

Kenya's gross savings is projected to reach 15.28% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the gross savings of Kenya in 2025?

The gross savings of Kenya in 2025 was 15.28%. This ranks 123rd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_kenya_gross-savings, title = {Kenya Gross Savings}, url = {https://historysaid.com/kenya/gross-savings}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }