05_Official bilateral loans, other in Kenya

Kenya: 05_Official bilateral loans, other was 527.00 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
527.00 million
Change on year
up 183.3%
World rank
12th
of 105 countries
All-time high
527.00 million
in 2023
All-time low
28.00 million
in 2004
Years of data
20
2004–2023

05_Official bilateral loans, other in Kenya, 2004–2023

0100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M500.0M2004201320232004: 28.0M2005: 31.0M2006: 65.0M2007: 45.0M2008: 78.0M2009: 66.0M2010: 60.0M2011: 90.0M2012: 101.0M2013: 175.0M2014: 241.0M2015: 344.0M2016: 357.0M2017: 354.0M2018: 296.0M2019: 297.0M2020: 359.0M2021: 494.0M2022: 186.0M2023: 527.0M

Source: OECD.

Analysis

In 2023, 05_official bilateral loans, other in Kenya stood at 527.00 million. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

That represents a change of up 183.3% on the previous year and up 201.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 05_official bilateral loans, other in Kenya peaked at 527.00 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 28.00 million, in 2004.

Kenya ranks 12th of 105 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

05_Official bilateral loans, other in Kenya, year by year

Annual values for 05_Official bilateral loans, other in Kenya, 2004 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2004 28.00 million —
2005 31.00 million +10.7%
2006 65.00 million +109.7%
2007 45.00 million -30.8%
2008 78.00 million +73.3%
2009 66.00 million -15.4%
2010 60.00 million -9.1%
2011 90.00 million +50.0%
2012 101.00 million +12.2%
2013 175.00 million +73.3%
2014 241.00 million +37.7%
2015 344.00 million +42.7%
2016 357.00 million +3.8%
2017 354.00 million -0.8%
2018 296.00 million -16.4%
2019 297.00 million +0.3%
2020 359.00 million +20.9%
2021 494.00 million +37.6%
2022 186.00 million -62.3%
2023 527.00 million +183.3%

Kenya compared with similar countries

  • Kenya's 527.00 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 89.00 million, 5.9× the median. (37 countries reporting)
  • Kenya's 527.00 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 53.00 million, 9.9× the median. (39 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 52.17 million 28.00 million 78.00 million 6
2010s 231.50 million 60.00 million 357.00 million 10
2020s 391.50 million 186.00 million 527.00 million 4

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 9 Ecuador 630.00 million compare
  2. 10 Egypt 627.00 million compare
  3. 11 Colombia 588.00 million compare
  4. 13 Mexico 488.00 million compare
  5. 14 Senegal 437.00 million compare
  6. 15 Sri Lanka 430.00 million compare

See the full ranking of 105 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is 05_official bilateral loans, other in Kenya?
05_official bilateral loans, other in Kenya was 527.00 million in 2023, according to OECD.
What is the highest 05_official bilateral loans, other recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 527.00 million in 2023.
What is the lowest 05_official bilateral loans, other recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was 28.00 million in 2004.
How does Kenya rank for 05_official bilateral loans, other?
Kenya ranks 12th out of 105 countries with data for 2023.
Is 05_official bilateral loans, other rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is up 201.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya data come from?
The figures come from OECD, published as part of 05_Official bilateral loans, other. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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05_Official bilateral loans, other
Source
OECD
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
105 places, 1,645 data points, 2004–2023
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Other loans cover official loans other than export credits that do not qualify as ODA, either as they are not for developmental purposes or are insufficiently concessional. Those DAC Members that provide loans, and so hold official debt, notify data on outstanding amounts on these loans to OECD annually under the Creditor Reporting System.