IMF repurchases and charges in Kenya
Kenya: IMF repurchases and charges was 132.41 million TDS, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
132.41 million TDS, current US$
Change on year
up 12.1%
World rank
41st
of 123 countries
All-time high
162.74 million TDS, current US$
in 1989
All-time low
3.04 million TDS, current US$
in 1978
Years of data
51
1970–2024
IMF repurchases and charges in Kenya, 1970–2024
Source: International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB). Measured in TDS, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imf repurchases and charges in Kenya stood at 132.41 million TDS, current US$.
The figure is up 12.1% on the previous year and up 125.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imf repurchases and charges in Kenya peaked at 162.74 million TDS, current US$ in 1989 and was at its lowest, 3.04 million TDS, current US$, in 1978.
Kenya ranks 41st of 123 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
IMF repurchases and charges in Kenya, year by year
| Year | TDS, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3.93 million TDS, current US$ | — |
| 1975 | 14.57 million TDS, current US$ | +270.9% |
| 1976 | 12.26 million TDS, current US$ | -15.9% |
| 1977 | 43.66 million TDS, current US$ | +256.1% |
| 1978 | 3.04 million TDS, current US$ | -93.0% |
| 1979 | 39.71 million TDS, current US$ | +1206.9% |
| 1980 | 16.79 million TDS, current US$ | -57.7% |
| 1981 | 21.48 million TDS, current US$ | +27.9% |
| 1982 | 42.07 million TDS, current US$ | +95.9% |
| 1983 | 75.18 million TDS, current US$ | +78.7% |
| 1984 | 98.84 million TDS, current US$ | +31.5% |
| 1985 | 117.46 million TDS, current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1986 | 156.25 million TDS, current US$ | +33.0% |
| 1987 | 152.81 million TDS, current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1988 | 129.28 million TDS, current US$ | -15.4% |
| 1989 | 162.74 million TDS, current US$ | +25.9% |
| 1990 | 131.02 million TDS, current US$ | -19.5% |
| 1991 | 57.84 million TDS, current US$ | -55.9% |
| 1992 | 93.18 million TDS, current US$ | +61.1% |
| 1993 | 65.81 million TDS, current US$ | -29.4% |
| 1994 | 15.77 million TDS, current US$ | -76.0% |
| 1995 | 41.17 million TDS, current US$ | +161.0% |
| 1996 | 62.61 million TDS, current US$ | +52.1% |
| 1997 | 68.79 million TDS, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1998 | 63.64 million TDS, current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1999 | 62.60 million TDS, current US$ | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 45.15 million TDS, current US$ | -27.9% |
| 2001 | 25.28 million TDS, current US$ | -44.0% |
| 2002 | 19.61 million TDS, current US$ | -22.4% |
| 2003 | 20.87 million TDS, current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2004 | 15.84 million TDS, current US$ | -24.1% |
| 2005 | 9.80 million TDS, current US$ | -38.2% |
| 2006 | 16.60 million TDS, current US$ | +69.5% |
| 2007 | 13.26 million TDS, current US$ | -20.1% |
| 2008 | 12.42 million TDS, current US$ | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 20.82 million TDS, current US$ | +67.7% |
| 2010 | 26.84 million TDS, current US$ | +28.9% |
| 2011 | 24.09 million TDS, current US$ | -10.2% |
| 2012 | 28.84 million TDS, current US$ | +19.7% |
| 2013 | 46.10 million TDS, current US$ | +59.9% |
| 2014 | 58.81 million TDS, current US$ | +27.6% |
| 2015 | 66.14 million TDS, current US$ | +12.5% |
| 2016 | 67.94 million TDS, current US$ | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 119.10 million TDS, current US$ | +75.3% |
| 2018 | 146.58 million TDS, current US$ | +23.1% |
| 2019 | 157.31 million TDS, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2020 | 137.24 million TDS, current US$ | -12.8% |
| 2021 | 132.75 million TDS, current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 93.53 million TDS, current US$ | -29.5% |
| 2023 | 118.12 million TDS, current US$ | +26.3% |
| 2024 | 132.41 million TDS, current US$ | +12.1% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 132.41 million TDS, current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 62.38 million TDS, current US$, 2.1× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 132.41 million TDS, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 46.08 million TDS, current US$, 2.9× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where IMF repurchases and charges in Kenya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | +1206.9% | 3.04 million TDS, current US$ | 39.71 million TDS, current US$ |
| 1975 | +270.9% | 3.93 million TDS, current US$ | 14.57 million TDS, current US$ |
| 1977 | +256.1% | 12.26 million TDS, current US$ | 43.66 million TDS, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.53 million TDS, current US$ | 3.04 million TDS, current US$ | 43.66 million TDS, current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 97.29 million TDS, current US$ | 16.79 million TDS, current US$ | 162.74 million TDS, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 66.24 million TDS, current US$ | 15.77 million TDS, current US$ | 131.02 million TDS, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.96 million TDS, current US$ | 9.80 million TDS, current US$ | 45.15 million TDS, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 74.17 million TDS, current US$ | 24.09 million TDS, current US$ | 157.31 million TDS, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 122.81 million TDS, current US$ | 93.53 million TDS, current US$ | 137.24 million TDS, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 38 Philippines 142.86 million TDS, current US$ compare
- 39 Moldova 141.03 million TDS, current US$ compare
- 40 Iraq 139.45 million TDS, current US$ compare
- 42 Cameroon 126.78 million TDS, current US$ compare
- 43 North Macedonia 120.28 million TDS, current US$ compare
- 44 Serbia 117.76 million TDS, current US$ compare
More external debt data for Kenya
- IFC, private nonguaranteed -18.53 million NFL, US$ (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per capita -0.3284 NFL, US$ per person (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per unit of GDP -0.0002 NFL, US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per square kilometre 23.21 NFL, US$ per square kilometre (2023)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 4.5% (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA 820.39 million NFL, current US$ (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), per capita 14.54 NFL, current US$ per person (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0068 NFL, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Net financial flows, IBRD 869.28 million NFL, current US$ (2024)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 25.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imf repurchases and charges in Kenya?
- Imf repurchases and charges in Kenya was 132.41 million TDS, current US$ in 2024, according to International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest imf repurchases and charges recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 162.74 million TDS, current US$ in 1989.
- What is the lowest imf repurchases and charges recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.04 million TDS, current US$ in 1978.
- How does Kenya rank for imf repurchases and charges?
- Kenya ranks 41st out of 123 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imf repurchases and charges rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 125.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB), published as part of IMF repurchases and charges (TDS, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
IMF repurchases are total repayments of outstanding drawings from the General Resources Account during the year specified, excluding repayments due in the reserve tranche. IMF charges cover interest payments with respect to all uses of IMF resources, excluding those resulting from drawings in the reserve tranche. Data are in current U.S. dollars.