Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per in Kenya
Kenya: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per was 4,632 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4,632 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 4.2%
World rank
83rd
of 168 countries
All-time high
7,632 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 2020
All-time low
567.63 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 1967
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per in Kenya, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per in Kenya stood at 4,632 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre.
That represents a change of down 4.2% on the previous year and down 27.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per in Kenya peaked at 7,632 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2020 and was at its lowest, 567.63 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, in 1967.
Kenya ranks 83rd of 168 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per in Kenya, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,275 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 950.5 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -25.5% |
| 1963 | 1,049 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 1964 | 1,030 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 1965 | 1,218 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +18.2% |
| 1966 | 845.75 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -30.5% |
| 1967 | 567.63 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -32.9% |
| 1968 | 910.42 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +60.4% |
| 1969 | 819.24 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -10.0% |
| 1970 | 809.15 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1971 | 859.21 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1972 | 831.27 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 1973 | 927.28 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.5% |
| 1974 | 1,016 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1975 | 899.55 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -11.5% |
| 1976 | 1,106 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +22.9% |
| 1977 | 1,046 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -5.4% |
| 1978 | 1,424 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +36.2% |
| 1979 | 1,695 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +19.1% |
| 1980 | 1,769 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1981 | 2,184 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +23.4% |
| 1982 | 2,398 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 1983 | 1,920 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -19.9% |
| 1984 | 2,109 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 1985 | 2,168 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1986 | 1,828 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -15.7% |
| 1987 | 1,936 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1988 | 2,588 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +33.7% |
| 1989 | 3,327 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +28.6% |
| 1990 | 3,399 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 2,363 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -30.5% |
| 1992 | 2,256 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 1993 | 2,367 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 1,664 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -29.7% |
| 1995 | 1,540 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -7.5% |
| 1996 | 1,379 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -10.4% |
| 1997 | 1,140 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -17.3% |
| 1998 | 1,086 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 787.15 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -27.5% |
| 2000 | 1,378 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +75.0% |
| 2001 | 1,380 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 1,107 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -19.8% |
| 2003 | 1,339 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +21.0% |
| 2004 | 1,484 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 2005 | 1,679 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 2006 | 2,044 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +21.7% |
| 2007 | 2,730 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +33.5% |
| 2008 | 2,784 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 3,758 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +35.0% |
| 2010 | 3,135 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -16.6% |
| 2011 | 4,871 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +55.4% |
| 2012 | 5,292 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 2013 | 6,376 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +20.5% |
| 2014 | 5,222 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -18.1% |
| 2015 | 5,123 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 4,637 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -9.5% |
| 2017 | 5,152 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.1% |
| 2018 | 4,925 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 6,231 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +26.5% |
| 2020 | 7,632 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +22.5% |
| 2021 | 5,710 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -25.2% |
| 2022 | 4,835 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -15.3% |
| 2023 | 4,632 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.2% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 4,632 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4,950 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 94% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 4,632 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3,937 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 962.94 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 567.63 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,275 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,061 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 809.15 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,695 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,223 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,769 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 3,327 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,798 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 787.15 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 3,399 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,968 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,107 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 3,758 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,096 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 3,135 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 6,376 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,702 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4,632 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 7,632 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 80 Nicaragua 4,950 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 81 Ethiopia 4,907 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 82 Afghanistan 4,798 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 84 Slovenia 4,606 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 85 Iraq 4,592 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 86 Gibraltar 4,353 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Kenya
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5379 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.377 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 14.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 58.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 68.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.05 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per in Kenya?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per in Kenya was 4,632 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 7,632 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2020.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 567.63 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 1967.
- How does Kenya rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per?
- Kenya ranks 83rd out of 168 countries with data for 2023.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.