Kenya—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #163 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-6.3%
2031
YoY Change
-1.6%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#163
of 192 countries
Maximum
0.5%
2004
Minimum
-8.1%
2020
Last
-6.3%
Previous
-6.2%
Highest
0.5%
Lowest
-8.1%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Kenya's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -6.4% in 2026, ranking #163 out of 192 countries. This represents a -1.6% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 0.5% (2004) and the lowest was -8.1% (2020). The IMF WEO projects -6.3% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -6.3% | -1.6% |
| 2030 | -6.2% | -1.6% |
| 2029 | -6.1% | -1.7% |
| 2028 | -6.0% | +0.0% |
| 2027 | -6.0% | +6.3% |
| 2026 | -6.4% | +0.0% |
| 2025 | -6.4% | -12.3% |
| 2024 | -5.7% | -1.8% |
| 2023 | -5.6% | +6.7% |
| 2022 | -6.0% | +16.7% |
| 2021 | -7.2% | +11.1% |
| 2020 | -8.1% | -9.5% |
| 2019 | -7.4% | -7.2% |
| 2018 | -6.9% | +6.8% |
| 2017 | -7.4% | +1.3% |
| 2016 | -7.5% | -11.9% |
| 2015 | -6.7% | -15.5% |
| 2014 | -5.8% | -11.5% |
| 2013 | -5.2% | +1.9% |
| 2012 | -5.3% | -47.2% |
| 2011 | -3.6% | +2.7% |
| 2010 | -3.7% | -19.4% |
| 2009 | -3.1% | -55.0% |
| 2008 | -2.0% | -100.0% |
| 2007 | -1.0% | -150.0% |
| 2006 | -0.4% | -100.0% |
| 2005 | -0.2% | -140.0% |
| 2004 | 0.5% | +171.4% |
| 2003 | -0.7% | +46.2% |
| 2002 | -1.3% | -160.0% |
| 2001 | -0.5% | -225.0% |
| 2000 | 0.4% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -6.4% | +0.0% |
| 2027Forecast | -6.0% | +6.3% |
| 2028Forecast | -6.0% | +0.0% |
| 2029Forecast | -6.1% | -1.7% |
| 2030Forecast | -6.2% | -1.6% |
| 2031Forecast | -6.3% | -1.6% |
Top Countries — Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 27.6% | 2026 |
| 2 | Naoero | 13.1% | 2026 |
| 3 | Norway | 10.2% | 2026 |
| 4 | Oman | 5.2% | 2026 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 4.9% | 2026 |
| 6 | Lesotho | 4.2% | 2026 |
| 7 | Macao SAR, China | 4.2% | 2026 |
| 8 | Singapore | 3.3% | 2026 |
| 9 | Lebanon | 3.3% | 2025 |
| 10 | Liechtenstein | 3.0% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
General government net lending/borrowing as a percentage of GDP. A positive value indicates a fiscal surplus; negative indicates a deficit.
Methodology
Revenue minus expenditure minus net acquisition of nonfinancial assets, as a percentage of GDP. A comprehensive measure of the fiscal balance.
Unit
Percent of GDP