Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Kenya

Kenya: Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock was 943,255 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
943,255
Change on year
up 109.0%
World rank
19th
of 139 countries
All-time high
24.10 million
in 2015
All-time low
-15.60 million
in 2021
Years of data
16
2005–2024

Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Kenya, 2005–2024

-20.0M-10.0M010.0M20.0M2005201420242005: 02006: 02007: 02008: 02009: 02010: 02015: 24.1M2016: -5.0M2017: -6.4M2018: 5.4M2019: 2.0M2020: 3.3M2021: -15.6M2022: 17.1M2023: -10.5M2024: 943.3k

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Kenya is 943,255, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 109.0% on the previous year and down 96.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Kenya peaked at 24.10 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, -15.60 million, in 2021.

That places Kenya 19th out of 139 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Kenya, year by year

Annual values for Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar) in Kenya, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 0
2006 0
2007 0
2008 0
2009 0
2010 0
2015 24.10 million
2016 -4.97 million -120.6%
2017 -6.40 million +28.6%
2018 5.41 million -184.5%
2019 2.04 million -62.3%
2020 3.27 million +60.8%
2021 -15.60 million -576.4%
2022 17.11 million -209.7%
2023 -10.46 million -161.1%
2024 943,255 -109.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0 0 0 5
2010s 3.36 million -6.40 million 24.10 million 6
2020s -946,863 -15.60 million 17.11 million 5

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  11. 22 Azerbaijan 0
  12. 22 Burundi 0
  13. 22 Benin 0
  14. 22 Burkina Faso 0
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  26. 22 Dominica 0
  27. 22 Denmark 0
  28. 22 Dominican Republic 0
  29. 22 Algeria 0
  30. 22 Ecuador 0
  31. 22 Guinea 0
  32. 22 Grenada 0
  33. 22 Guatemala 0
  34. 22 Guyana 0
  35. 22 Honduras 0
  36. 22 Haiti 0
  37. 22 Iraq 0
  38. 22 Iceland 0
  39. 22 Israel 0
  40. 22 Jamaica 0 compare
  41. 22 Cambodia 0
  42. 22 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0
  43. 22 Kosovo 0
  44. 22 Lao People's Democratic Republic 0
  45. 22 Lebanon 0
  46. 22 Liberia 0
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  48. 22 Madagascar 0
  49. 22 Maldives 0
  50. 22 Myanmar 0
  51. 22 Montserrat 0
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  53. 22 Norway 0
  54. 22 Pakistan 0 compare
  55. 22 Peru 0
  56. 22 Papua New Guinea 0
  57. 22 Paraguay 0
  58. 22 Romania 0
  59. 22 Rwanda 0
  60. 22 Sudan 0
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  62. 22 Solomon Islands 0
  63. 22 Sierra Leone 0
  64. 22 Sao Tome and Principe 0
  65. 22 Suriname 0
  66. 22 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 0
  67. 22 Seychelles 0
  68. 22 Syrian Arab Republic 0
  69. 22 Togo 0 compare
  70. 22 Tajikistan 0
  71. 22 Timor-Leste 0
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  73. 22 Türkiye 0
  74. 22 Tuvalu 0
  75. 22 Tanzania, United Republic of 0
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  79. 22 West Bank and Gaza 0
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Frequently asked questions

What is financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Kenya?
Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Kenya was 943,255 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 24.10 million in 2015.
What is the lowest financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was -15.60 million in 2021.
How does Kenya rank for financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock?
Kenya ranks 19th out of 139 countries with data for 2024.
Is financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is down 96.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
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Coverage
147 places, 2,200 data points, 2005–2024
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