Service imports in Kenya
Kenya: Service imports was 5.64 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.64 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
89th
of 200 countries
All-time high
5.64 billion BoP, current US$
in 2024
All-time low
283.80 million BoP, current US$
in 1975
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Service imports in Kenya, 1975–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Kenya recorded 5.64 billion BoP, current US$ for service imports in 2024. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
The figure is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 68.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service imports in Kenya peaked at 5.64 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 283.80 million BoP, current US$, in 1975.
Kenya ranks 89th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service imports in Kenya, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 283.80 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 294.61 million BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1977 | 320.91 million BoP, current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1978 | 428.37 million BoP, current US$ | +33.5% |
| 1979 | 376.57 million BoP, current US$ | -12.1% |
| 1980 | 501.61 million BoP, current US$ | +33.2% |
| 1981 | 503.01 million BoP, current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1982 | 398.36 million BoP, current US$ | -20.8% |
| 1983 | 341.51 million BoP, current US$ | -14.3% |
| 1984 | 377.00 million BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1985 | 359.54 million BoP, current US$ | -4.6% |
| 1986 | 415.20 million BoP, current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1987 | 504.73 million BoP, current US$ | +21.6% |
| 1988 | 530.00 million BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1989 | 603.14 million BoP, current US$ | +13.8% |
| 1990 | 699.68 million BoP, current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1991 | 632.72 million BoP, current US$ | -9.6% |
| 1992 | 578.39 million BoP, current US$ | -8.6% |
| 1993 | 973.27 million BoP, current US$ | +68.3% |
| 1994 | 1.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.0% |
| 1995 | 1.11 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.9% |
| 1996 | 938.79 million BoP, current US$ | -15.5% |
| 1997 | 1.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +37.1% |
| 1998 | 1.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1999 | 1.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 741.07 million BoP, current US$ | -50.1% |
| 2001 | 833.23 million BoP, current US$ | +12.4% |
| 2002 | 725.74 million BoP, current US$ | -12.9% |
| 2003 | 706.11 million BoP, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 955.24 million BoP, current US$ | +35.3% |
| 2005 | 1.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.6% |
| 2006 | 1.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.1% |
| 2007 | 1.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.1% |
| 2008 | 1.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2009 | 1.84 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.3% |
| 2010 | 2.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2011 | 2.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 2.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2013 | 2.21 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.6% |
| 2014 | 3.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +51.8% |
| 2015 | 3.32 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 2.73 billion BoP, current US$ | -17.7% |
| 2017 | 3.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.2% |
| 2018 | 3.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.5% |
| 2019 | 3.85 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 3.42 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.4% |
| 2021 | 4.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.5% |
| 2022 | 5.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.6% |
| 2023 | 5.43 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.7% |
| 2024 | 5.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.9% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 5.64 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.40 billion BoP, current US$, 2.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 5.64 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.54 billion BoP, current US$, 3.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 340.85 million BoP, current US$ | 283.80 million BoP, current US$ | 428.37 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 453.41 million BoP, current US$ | 341.51 million BoP, current US$ | 603.14 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 578.39 million BoP, current US$ | 1.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.20 billion BoP, current US$ | 706.11 million BoP, current US$ | 1.92 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.09 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.87 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 86 Uruguay 5.96 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 87 Panama 5.91 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 88 Dominican Republic 5.65 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 90 Ethiopia 5.51 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 91 Democratic Republic of Congo 5.02 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 92 Guyana 4.95 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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$), annual growth rate 23.12 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service imports in Kenya?
- Service imports in Kenya was 5.64 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service imports recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 5.64 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest service imports recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 283.80 million BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does Kenya rank for service imports?
- Kenya ranks 89th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is service imports rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Service imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of services are services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.