Indirect taxes in Kenya
Kenya: Indirect taxes was 383.07 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Indirect taxes in Kenya, 1979–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Kenya recorded 383.07 billion current LCU for indirect taxes in 2011. That is the highest value across all 33 years on record.
The figure is up 20.3% on the previous year and up 231.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, indirect taxes in Kenya peaked at 383.07 billion current LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 5.95 billion current LCU, in 1979.
That places Kenya 4th out of 23 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Indirect taxes in Kenya, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 5.95 billion current LCU | — |
| 1980 | 7.96 billion current LCU | +33.7% |
| 1981 | 8.85 billion current LCU | +11.3% |
| 1982 | 9.29 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 10.15 billion current LCU | +9.3% |
| 1984 | 11.75 billion current LCU | +15.8% |
| 1985 | 12.35 billion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 1986 | 15.17 billion current LCU | +22.8% |
| 1987 | 18.20 billion current LCU | +20.0% |
| 1988 | 21.58 billion current LCU | +18.6% |
| 1989 | 23.83 billion current LCU | +10.4% |
| 1990 | 27.98 billion current LCU | +17.4% |
| 1991 | 30.44 billion current LCU | +8.8% |
| 1992 | 36.42 billion current LCU | +19.6% |
| 1993 | 49.90 billion current LCU | +37.0% |
| 1994 | 62.61 billion current LCU | +25.5% |
| 1995 | 71.51 billion current LCU | +14.2% |
| 1996 | 72.67 billion current LCU | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 80.08 billion current LCU | +10.2% |
| 1998 | 95.03 billion current LCU | +18.7% |
| 1999 | 102.05 billion current LCU | +7.4% |
| 2000 | 109.12 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 2001 | 115.66 billion current LCU | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 121.95 billion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 134.12 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 2004 | 146.73 billion current LCU | +9.4% |
| 2005 | 154.53 billion current LCU | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 178.69 billion current LCU | +15.6% |
| 2007 | 217.54 billion current LCU | +21.7% |
| 2008 | 249.25 billion current LCU | +14.6% |
| 2009 | 285.49 billion current LCU | +14.5% |
| 2010 | 318.49 billion current LCU | +11.6% |
| 2011 | 383.07 billion current LCU | +20.3% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 383.07 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 71.72 billion current LCU, 5.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 383.07 billion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 124.10 billion current LCU, 3.1× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.95 billion current LCU | 5.95 billion current LCU | 5.95 billion current LCU | 1 |
| 1980s | 13.92 billion current LCU | 7.96 billion current LCU | 23.83 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 62.87 billion current LCU | 27.98 billion current LCU | 102.05 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 171.31 billion current LCU | 109.12 billion current LCU | 285.49 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 350.78 billion current LCU | 318.49 billion current LCU | 383.07 billion current LCU | 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)
- 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 indirect taxes in Kenya?
- Indirect taxes in Kenya was 383.07 billion current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest indirect taxes recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 383.07 billion current LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest indirect taxes recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.95 billion current LCU in 1979.
- How does Kenya rank for indirect taxes?
- Kenya ranks 4th out of 23 countries with data for 2011.
- Is indirect taxes rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 231.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Indirect taxes (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Taxes are compulsory, unrequited payments made by institutional units to government units. Indirect taxes consists of ‘taxes on products’ payable on goods and services when they are produced, delivered, sold, transferred or otherwise disposed by their producers, plus ‘other taxes on production’. Data are in current local currency.