Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Kenya in 2023 — 14.06%. Ranked 77 in the world out of 111. Since 2014, the indicator has fallen by 1.12 pp.
2014–2023 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Kenya
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.06 | −0.54 pp |
| 2022 | 14.6 | +1.04 pp |
| 2021 | 13.55 | −0.75 pp |
| 2020 | 14.3 | −0.8 pp |
| 2019 | 15.1 | +0.74 pp |
| 2018 | 14.36 | −0.69 pp |
| 2017 | 15.05 | +0.09 pp |
| 2016 | 14.97 | +0.13 pp |
| 2015 | 14.84 | −0.35 pp |
| 2014 | 15.19 | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
Central government tax revenue as a percent of GDP, excluding compulsory social contributions and revenue from fines and penalties. A level of 15% of GDP is considered the minimum threshold at which a state is able to provide basic services and infrastructure.
Important: Only the central budget is counted — in federal states the overall tax burden is substantially higher.
Source: World Development Indicators (World Bank), license CC BY 4.0.
How much the state collects in a year — all revenue except foreign grants.
Public Finance Government expenseHow much the state spends in a year — including wages, pensions, benefits and interest on debt.
Economy Government consumption (% of GDP)The share of GDP taken by government final consumption spending.
Public Finance Government debtGross general government debt as a percent of GDP.
