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Kenya Bank Lending Rate

Bank Lending Rate in Kenya decreased to 18.13 percent in January of 2013 from 18.15 percent in December of 2012. Historically, from 1971 until 2013, Kenya Bank Lending Rate averaged 16.98 Percent reaching an all time high of 38.55 Percent in December of 1993 and a record low of 9 Percent in December of 1971. In Kenya, the bank lending rate is the upper rate of interest charged on unsecured loans by commercial banks to private individuals and companies. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya Bank Lending Rate.

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Kenya Consumer Spending

Consumer Spending in Kenya increased to 1985070 KES Million in 2010 from 1850700 KES Million in 2009. Historically, from 1964 until 2010, Kenya Consumer Spending averaged 412977.23 KES Million reaching an all time high of 1985070 KES Million in June of 2010 and a record low of 4880 KES Million in June of 1964. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya Consumer Spending.

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Kenya Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Kenya increased to 139.28 Index Points in April of 2013 from 137.96 Index Points in March of 2013. Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Kenya is reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). Historically, from 2009 until 2013, Kenya Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaged 117.64 Index Points reaching an all time high of 139.28 Index Points in April of 2013 and a record low of 99 Index Points in January of 2009. In Kenya, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya Consumer Price Index (CPI).

source: Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS)

Kenya Capital Flows

Capital Flows in Kenya decreased to 409950000 USD in December of 2012 from 684560000 USD in November of 2012. Capital Flows in Kenya is reported by the Central Bank of Kenya. Historically, from 2001 until 2012, Kenya Capital Flows averaged 166690965.52 USD reaching an all time high of 924290000 USD in June of 2012 and a record low of -232920000 USD in February of 2010. In Kenya, international capital flows are measured using the Capital and Financial Account Balance of the Balance of Payments. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya Capital Flows.

source: Central Bank of Kenya

Kenya Current Account

Kenya recorded a Current Account deficit of 454.40 USD Million in December of 2012. Current Account in Kenya is reported by the The Central Bank of Kenya. Historically, from 1994 until 2012, Kenya Current Account averaged -174.60 USD Million reaching an all time high of 159.86 USD Million in February of 2006 and a record low of -652 USD Million in September of 1995. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya Current Account.

source: The Central Bank of Kenya

Kenya Government Spending

Government Spending in Kenya increased to 424698 KES Million in 2010 from 372797 KES Million in 2009. Historically, from 1964 until 2010, Kenya Government Spending averaged 91444.67 KES Million reaching an all time high of 424698 KES Million in June of 2010 and a record low of 998 KES Million in June of 1964. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya Government Spending.

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Kenya Government External Debt

Government External Debt in Kenya decreased to 826.27 KES Billion in February of 2013 from 833.61 KES Billion in January of 2013. Government External Debt in Kenya is reported by the Central Bank of Kenya. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Kenya Government External Debt averaged 487.39 KES Billion reaching an all time high of 833.61 KES Billion in January of 2013 and a record low of 361.73 KES Billion in May of 2003. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya Government External Debt.

source: Central Bank of Kenya

Kenya External Debt

External Debt in Kenya decreased to 826.27 KES Billion in February of 2013 from 833.61 KES Billion in January of 2013. External Debt in Kenya is reported by the Central Bank of Kenya. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Kenya External Debt averaged 487.39 KES Billion reaching an all time high of 833.61 KES Billion in January of 2013 and a record low of 361.73 KES Billion in May of 2003. In Kenya, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya External Debt.

source: Central Bank of Kenya

Kenya Money Supply M3

Money Supply M3 in Kenya increased to 1755476 KES Billion in March of 2013 from 1747622 KES Billion in February of 2013. Money Supply M3 in Kenya is reported by the Central Bank of Kenya. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Kenya Money Supply M3 averaged 45648 KES Billion reaching an all time high of 1755476 KES Billion in March of 2013 and a record low of 345.90 KES Billion in May of 2000. Kenya Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya Money Supply M3.

source: Central Bank of Kenya

Kenya Money Supply M2

Money Supply M2 in Kenya increased to 1477.41 KES Billion in March of 2013 from 1470.97 KES Billion in February of 2013. Money Supply M2 in Kenya is reported by the Central Bank of Kenya. Historically, from 1999 until 2013, Kenya Money Supply M2 averaged 637.59 KES Billion reaching an all time high of 1477.41 KES Billion in March of 2013 and a record low of 302.72 KES Billion in October of 1999. Kenya Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya Money Supply M2.

source: Central Bank of Kenya

Kenya Money Supply M1

Money Supply M1 in Kenya increased to 720.60 KES Billion in March of 2013 from 715.30 KES Billion in February of 2013. Money Supply M1 in Kenya is reported by the Central Bank Of Kenya. Historically, from 1999 until 2013, Kenya Money Supply M1 averaged 309.41 KES Billion reaching an all time high of 720.60 KES Billion in March of 2013 and a record low of 97.90 KES Billion in January of 1999. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya Money Supply M1.

source: Central Bank Of Kenya

Kenya Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate in Kenya was last recorded at 8.50 percent. Interest Rate in Kenya is reported by the The Central Bank of Kenya. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Kenya Interest Rate averaged 14.93 Percent reaching an all time high of 84.67 Percent in July of 1993 and a record low of 0.83 Percent in September of 2003. In Kenya, interest rates decisions are taken by The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the The Central Bank of Kenya. The official interest rate since August 2005 is the Central Bank Rate (CBR), which replaced the 91-day Treasury Bill (TB) rate. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya Interest Rate.

source: The Central Bank of Kenya

Kenya Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Kenya was recorded at 4.14 percent in April of 2013. Inflation Rate in Kenya is reported by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. Historically, from 2005 until 2013, Kenya Inflation Rate averaged 11.92 Percent reaching an all time high of 31.50 Percent in May of 2008 and a record low of 3.18 Percent in October of 2010. In Kenya, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is based on expenditures of both urban and rural households. The most important categories in the CPI are Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (36 percent of total weight); Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and other Fuels (18.3 percent) and Transport (8.7 percent). Clothing and Footwear account for 7.4 percent of total index and Furnishings, Household Equipment and Routine Household Maintenance for 6.2 percent. Restaurants and Hotels represent 4.5 percent as well as Miscellaneous Goods and Services (4.5 percent). Communication accounts for 3.8 percent of total weight, Health for 3.1 percent and Education for 3.1 percent. Recreation and Culture represent 2.3 percent and Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco and Narcotics the remaining 2.1 percent. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya Inflation Rate.

source: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics

Kenya Imports

Imports in Kenya decreased to 116417.60 Million KES in February of 2013 from 130764.52 Million KES in January of 2013. Imports in Kenya is reported by the The Central Bank of Kenya. Historically, from 1998 until 2013, Kenya Imports averaged 50022.53 Million KES reaching an all time high of 136122 Million KES in August of 2011 and a record low of 13453 Million KES in January of 1999. Kenya imports mostly machinery and transportation equipment, petroleum products, motor vehicles, iron and steel, resins and plastics. Kenya main import partners are India, China, UAE, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United States and Japan. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya Imports.

source: The Central Bank of Kenya

Kenya Exports

Exports in Kenya decreased to 46701.68 Million KES in February of 2013 from 47116.32 Million KES in January of 2013. Exports in Kenya is reported by the The Central Bank of Kenya. Historically, from 1998 until 2013, Kenya Exports averaged 22914.87 Million KES reaching an all time high of 48544 Million KES in October of 2012 and a record low of 9007 Million KES in January of 1999. Agricultural products are central to Kenya's export industry with horticultural and tea being the most important. Other export items include textiles, coffee, tobacco, iron and steel products, petroleum products, cement. Kenya main exports partners are UK, Netherlands, Uganda, Tanzania, United States and Pakistan. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya Exports.

source: The Central Bank of Kenya

Kenya Balance of Trade

Kenya recorded a trade deficit of 69715.92 Million KES in February of 2013. Balance of Trade in Kenya is reported by the The Central Bank of Kenya. Historically, from 1998 until 2013, Kenya Balance of Trade averaged -27107.71 Million KES reaching an all time high of -2175 Million KES in June of 1999 and a record low of -89852 Million KES in August of 2011. Agricultural products are central to Kenya's export industry with horticultural and tea being the most important. Other export items include textiles, coffee, tobacco, iron and steel products, petroleum products, cement. Kenya main exports partners are UK, Netherlands, Uganda, Tanzania, United States and Pakistan. Kenya imports mostly machinery and transportation equipment, petroleum products, motor vehicles, iron and steel, resins and plastics. Kenya main import partners are India, China, UAE, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United States and Japan. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya Balance of Trade.

source: The Central Bank of Kenya

Kenya Current Account to GDP

Kenya recorded a Current Account deficit of 11.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Current Account to GDP in Kenya is reported by the Central Bank of Kenya. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Kenya Current Account to GDP averaged -3.38 Percent reaching an all time high of 2.20 Percent in December of 2002 and a record low of -12.20 Percent in December of 2011. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya Current Account to GDP.

source: Central Bank of Kenya

Kenya Government Debt To GDP

Kenya recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 46.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Debt To GDP in Kenya is reported by the The Central Bank of Kenya. Historically, from 1998 until 2012, Kenya Government Debt To GDP averaged 51.36 Percent reaching an all time high of 60.60 Percent in December of 2003 and a record low of 45.50 Percent in December of 2008. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya Government Debt To GDP.

source: The Central Bank of Kenya

Kenya GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Kenya expanded 2.20 percent in the third quarter of 2012 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Kenya is reported by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. Historically, from 2005 until 2012, Kenya GDP Growth Rate averaged 1.15 Percent reaching an all time high of 4.30 Percent in June of 2008 and a record low of -3.90 Percent in March of 2008. Kenya is one the most developed countries in East Africa. Agriculture and Fishery (including coffee and tea cultivation) is the largest sector of the economy and accounts for about 25 percent. The fastest growing segments are Wholesale and Retail Trade and Transport and Communication. Together they account for almost 27 percent of total output. Manufacturing is the third largest sector and represents 11 percent of the GDP. Other sectors include: Real Estate, Renting and Business Services and Financial Intermediation (10.8 percent), Education (6.7 percent), Other Services (7 percent), Construction (4 percent), Public Administration (3.7 percent), Electricity and Water (2.6 percent), Hotels and Restaurants (1.5 percent). Fishing and Mining and Quarrying account for the remaining 1 percent. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya GDP Growth Rate.

source: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics

Kenya Foreign Exchange Reserves

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Kenya increased to 441861 KES Million in June of 2012 from 411618 KES Million in May of 2012. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Kenya is reported by the Central Bank of Kenya. Historically, from 1999 until 2012, Kenya Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 171154.38 KES Million reaching an all time high of 441861 KES Million in June of 2012 and a record low of 43260 KES Million in May of 1999. In Kenya, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya Foreign Exchange Reserves.

source: Central Bank of Kenya

Kenya GDP per capita PPP

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Kenya was last recorded at 1709.50 US dollars in 2011, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Kenya, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 8 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Kenya is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Kenya GDP per capita PPP averaged 1110.04 USD reaching an all time high of 1709.50 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 656.46 USD in December of 1980. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya GDP per capita PPP.

source: World Bank

Kenya GDP per capita

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Kenya was last recorded at 478.22 US dollars in 2011. The GDP per Capita in Kenya is equivalent to 4 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Kenya is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Kenya GDP per capita averaged 389.92 USD reaching an all time high of 478.22 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 233.45 USD in December of 1961. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya GDP per capita.

source: World Bank

Kenya GDP

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Kenya was worth 33.62 billion US dollars in 2011. The GDP value of Kenya represents 0.05 percent of the world economy. GDP in Kenya is reported by the the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Kenya GDP averaged 9.49 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 33.62 USD Billion in December of 2011 and a record low of 0.90 USD Billion in December of 1962. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya GDP.

source: the World Bank

Kenya | Credit Rating

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Kenya stands at B+. Moody's rating for Kenya sovereign debt is B1. Fitch's credit rating for Kenya is B+. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Kenya thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Kenya as reported by major credit rating agencies.

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Kenya GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Kenya expanded 4.70 percent in the third quarter of 2012 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Kenya is reported by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. Historically, from 2004 until 2012, Kenya GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 4.78 Percent reaching an all time high of 8.40 Percent in September of 2005 and a record low of 0 Percent in December of 2008. In Kenya, the annual growth rate in GDP measures the change in the value of the goods and services produced by the country economy during the period of a year. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya GDP Annual Growth Rate.

source: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics

Kenya Population

The total population in Kenya was last recorded at 41.6 million people in 2011 from 8.1 million in 1960, changing 414 percent during the last 50 years. Population in Kenya is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Kenya Population averaged 21.7 Million reaching an all time high of 41.6 Million in December of 2011 and a record low of 8.1 Million in December of 1960. The population of Kenya represents 0.60 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 168 people on the planet is a resident of Kenya. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya Population.

source: World Bank

Kenya Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate in Kenya increased to 40 percent in 2011 from 12.70 percent in 2006. Unemployment Rate in Kenya is reported by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. Historically, from 1999 until 2011, Kenya Unemployment Rate averaged 22.4 Percent reaching an all time high of 40.0 Percent in December of 2011 and a record low of 12.7 Percent in December of 2006. In Kenya, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kenya Unemployment Rate.

source: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics

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