Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Kenya
Kenya: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct was 4.87 Percent per annum in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Kenya, 2009–2021
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percent per annum.
Analysis
The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Kenya is 4.87 Percent per annum, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 11.3% on the previous year and up 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Kenya peaked at 13.46 Percent per annum in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1.23 Percent per annum, in 2010.
Kenya ranks 20th of 36 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.
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Percent per annum | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1.59 Percent per annum | — |
| 2010 | 1.23 Percent per annum | -22.3% |
| 2011 | 4.32 Percent per annum | +250.5% |
| 2012 | 8.52 Percent per annum | +97.3% |
| 2013 | 11.21 Percent per annum | +31.7% |
| 2014 | 12.8 Percent per annum | +14.2% |
| 2015 | 5.26 Percent per annum | -58.9% |
| 2016 | 8.99 Percent per annum | +70.9% |
| 2017 | 13.46 Percent per annum | +49.7% |
| 2018 | 8.69 Percent per annum | -35.5% |
| 2019 | 6.52 Percent per annum | -25.0% |
| 2020 | 5.49 Percent per annum | -15.7% |
| 2021 | 4.87 Percent per annum | -11.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.59 Percent per annum | 1.59 Percent per annum | 1.59 Percent per annum | 1 |
| 2010s | 8.1 Percent per annum | 1.23 Percent per annum | 13.46 Percent per annum | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.18 Percent per annum | 4.87 Percent per annum | 5.49 Percent per annum | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More economy & growth data for Kenya
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.28 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.26 Percent per annum (2029)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual 24.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 11.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0746 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 176.35 current US$ per person (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 6.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 9.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 22,802 current LCU per person (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0057 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Kenya?
- Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Kenya was 4.87 Percent per annum in 2021, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 13.46 Percent per annum in 2017.
- What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.23 Percent per annum in 2010.
- How does Kenya rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct?
- Kenya ranks 20th out of 36 countries with data for 2021.
- Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 22 shows indicators of returns on direct investments, as a percentage of GDP and in US dollars. Includes investment liabilities, debit, assets, and credit, and returns on inward and outward flows of investments.