Fiscal Balance in Kenya
The fiscal balance averaged -6.7% of GDP in the decade to 2024, above the Sub-Saharan Africa average of -4.2% of GDP. The fiscal balance in Kenya in 2024 was -5.5% of GDP. For more information on fiscal balance, visit our dedicated page.
Kenya Fiscal Balance Chart
Note: This chart displays Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) for Kenya from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Kenya Fiscal Balance Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) | -8.1 | -7.2 | -6.1 | -5.7 | -5.5 |
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