Kenya vs Nigeria: Communications, computer, etc.
Communications, computer, etc. over time
- Kenya
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 19.0% against 18.8% in Kenya, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 47 shared years of data; in 1977 it was Nigeria ahead.
Kenya ranks 122nd and Nigeria ranks 119th of 197 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Kenya averaged higher in 3 and Nigeria in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kenya | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 23.2% | 29.3% | 6.1% | Nigeria |
| 1980s | 30.8% | 29.6% | 1.2% | Kenya |
| 1990s | 31.4% | 83.0% | 51.6% | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 31.4% | 51.6% | 20.2% | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 32.6% | 21.8% | 10.8% | Kenya |
| 2020s | 28.0% | 16.7% | 11.3% | Kenya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher communications, computer, etc., Kenya or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 19.0% against 18.8% in Kenya as of 2025.
- What is the difference in communications, computer, etc. between Kenya and Nigeria?
- 0.2%, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and Nigeria?
- 47 years are reported by both, from 1977 to 2024.
- How do Kenya and Nigeria rank globally for communications, computer, etc.?
- Kenya ranks 122nd and Nigeria ranks 119th of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are services provided by residents to non-residents.