Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Kenya
Kenya: Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 2.70 billion US dollar in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Kenya, 2008–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2024, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Kenya stood at 2.70 billion US dollar. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
The figure is up 39.8% on the previous year and up 259.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Kenya peaked at 2.70 billion US dollar in 2024 and was at its lowest, 139.86 million US dollar, in 2009.
That places Kenya 79th out of 158 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Kenya, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 149.34 million US dollar | — |
| 2009 | 139.86 million US dollar | -6.3% |
| 2010 | 179.73 million US dollar | +28.5% |
| 2011 | 415.21 million US dollar | +131.0% |
| 2012 | 851.66 million US dollar | +105.1% |
| 2013 | 1.01 billion US dollar | +19.1% |
| 2014 | 749.91 million US dollar | -26.1% |
| 2015 | 757.68 million US dollar | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 1.13 billion US dollar | +48.8% |
| 2017 | 1.18 billion US dollar | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 1.19 billion US dollar | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 1.39 billion US dollar | +16.8% |
| 2020 | 1.30 billion US dollar | -6.2% |
| 2021 | 1.95 billion US dollar | +50.4% |
| 2022 | 2.25 billion US dollar | +15.4% |
| 2023 | 1.93 billion US dollar | -14.4% |
| 2024 | 2.70 billion US dollar | +39.8% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 2.70 billion US dollar is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 339.91 million US dollar, 7.9× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 2.70 billion US dollar is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 165.27 million US dollar, 16.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 144.60 million US dollar | 139.86 million US dollar | 149.34 million US dollar | 2 |
| 2010s | 885.11 million US dollar | 179.73 million US dollar | 1.39 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.03 billion US dollar | 1.30 billion US dollar | 2.70 billion US dollar | 5 |
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 417.66 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0035 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 7.4 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 463.44 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -8.77 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0038 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 8.21 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 23.12 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Kenya?
- Direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Kenya was 2.70 billion US dollar in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 2.70 billion US dollar in 2024.
- What is the lowest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 139.86 million US dollar in 2009.
- How does Kenya rank for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Kenya ranks 79th out of 158 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 259.5%. 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 Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.