Kenya Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Kenya's foreign reserves was $9.1B in 2025, ranked 79th globally. This represents a 10.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1965–2025.
Overview
Kenya's foreign reserves stood at $9.1B in 2025, a decline of +$1.0B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $9.1B by 2025. Kenya ranked 79th globally.
Kenya's foreign reserves have demonstrated significant fluctuations over the past six decades, with the country's highest recorded reserves of 10,066,607,177.35 in 2024 and the lowest of 19,950,000.00 in 1965. The nation's current foreign reserve position stands at 9,050,076,357.75, ranking 79th globally. Compared to its peer Bosnia and Herzegovina, which held the highest foreign reserves of 9,459,533,423.99 among the provided countries, Kenya's position remains relatively stable. However, the nation's reserves are subject to changes in global economic conditions and the country's own economic performance. Historically, Kenya's foreign reserves have been influenced by fluctuations in its export earnings, primarily driven by the agricultural and horticultural sectors. As the global economy continues to evolve, particularly with the ongoing shift towards digital trade and services, Kenya's foreign reserve trajectory may be impacted by its ability to adapt and diversify its export base.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $9.3B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $9.2B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $9.1B | - | - |
| 2025 | $9.1B | −$1.0B | #79 |
| 2024 | $10.1B | +$2.7B | #73 |
| 2023 | $7.3B | −$627.7M | #82 |
| 2022 | $8.0B | −$1.5B | #83 |
| 2021 | $9.5B | +$1.2B | #77 |
| 2020 | $8.3B | −$818.5M | #79 |
| 2019 | $9.1B | +$951.4M | #71 |
| 2018 | $8.2B | +$839.0M | #73 |
| 2017 | $7.3B | −$228.5M | #78 |
| 2016 | $7.6B | +$39.0M | #74 |
| 2015 | $7.5B | −$359.5M | #75 |
| 2014 | $7.9B | +$1.3B | #73 |
| 2013 | $6.6B | +$887.1M | #81 |
| 2012 | $5.7B | +$1.4B | #83 |
| 2011 | $4.3B | −$55.7M | #88 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kenya matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya's foreign reserves was $9.1B in 2025. Ranked 79th globally. This represents a 10.1% decrease from the previous year.
Kenya's foreign reserves peaked at $10.1B in 2024.
The lowest foreign reserves in Kenya was $20.0M in 1965.
Kenya ranks 79th globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kenya's foreign reserves is projected to reach $9.1B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Kenya's foreign reserves was approximately 9.05 billion ($9.1B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Kenya in 2025 was $9.1B. This ranks 79th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kenya_reserves,
title = {Kenya Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kenya/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}