Kenya—Current Account Balance (USD)
Category: TradeSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #130 of 184
Latest Value
$-1.55B
2024
YoY Change
+43.4%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#130
of 184 countries
Maximum
$132.4M
2003
Minimum
$-6.38B
2014
Last
$-1.55B
Previous
$-2.74B
Highest
$132.4M
Lowest
$-6.38B
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $-1.55B | +43.4% |
| 2023 | $-2.74B | +43.1% |
| 2022 | $-4.81B | +4.7% |
| 2021 | $-5.05B | -53.3% |
| 2020 | $-3.29B | +37.4% |
| 2019 | $-5.26B | -5.4% |
| 2018 | $-4.99B | +13.1% |
| 2017 | $-5.74B | -42.2% |
| 2016 | $-4.04B | +8.7% |
| 2015 | $-4.42B | +30.7% |
| 2014 | $-6.38B | -31.7% |
| 2013 | $-4.84B | -14.8% |
| 2012 | $-4.22B | -10.4% |
| 2011 | $-3.82B | -61.2% |
| 2010 | $-2.37B | -40.3% |
| 2009 | $-1.69B | +14.8% |
| 2008 | $-1.98B | -92.1% |
| 2007 | $-1.03B | -102.2% |
| 2006 | $-510.4M | -102.3% |
| 2005 | $-252.3M | -91.5% |
| 2004 | $-131.8M | -199.5% |
| 2003 | $132.4M | +212.5% |
| 2002 | $-117.7M | +63.3% |
| 2001 | $-320.3M | -60.6% |
| 2000 | $-199.4M |
Top Countries — Current Account Balance (USD)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | $423.92B | 2024 |
| 2 | Germany | $270.45B | 2024 |
| 3 | Japan | $194.26B | 2024 |
| 4 | Netherlands | $110.92B | 2024 |
| 5 | Ireland | $105.99B | 2024 |
| 6 | Korea, Rep. | $99.04B | 2024 |
| 7 | Singapore | $96.02B | 2024 |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | $79.97B | 2024 |
| 9 | Switzerland | $72.01B | 2024 |
| 10 | Norway | $71.65B | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Balance of current transactions (transactions in goods and services, earned income and transfer income) between residents and non-residents. The term current account balance is used in the external accounts and is expressed from the perspective of resident units. The term current external balance is used in the national accounts and is expressed from the perspective of the non-resident units, and therefore with the opposite sign. 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.
Methodology
Data compiled by Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →