Kenya Government Debt to GDP — 2026 Data & Trend
Kenya's government debt was 71.27% in December 2025, up from 67.31% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 67.31%.
Kenya's government debt stands at 71.27% as of December 2025. The government debt currently sits at 71.27% (up from 67.31% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between 34.19% and 73.41%, and is 3.96% higher than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 192 economies tracked on this platform, Kenya ranks #54 on government debt by latest value. It rose from 67.31% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 67.31%.
What's driving it
The debt ratio moves with budget deficits, growth, interest costs and the currency; faster nominal growth lowers it, while wide deficits push it up.
Recent readings
| Period | Government debt |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 71.27% |
| Dec 2024 | 67.31% |
| Dec 2023 | 73.41% |
| Dec 2022 | 67.80% |
| Dec 2021 | 68.23% |
| Dec 2020 | 67.96% |
| Dec 2019 | 59.08% |
| Dec 2018 | 56.45% |
Data: Source: IMF — International Reserves and Foreign Currency Liquidity (IRFCL), International Liquidity (IL), Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), World Economic Outlook (WEO). Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
How Much Government Debt Does Kenya Have in 2026?
Kenya's government debt was 71.27% in December 2025, up from 67.31% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 67.31%.
Is the government debt rising or falling in Kenya?
It rose in the latest reading — 71.27% in December 2025 versus 67.31% a year earlier. Year on year it is higher.
What is government debt?
It measures total public debt expressed as a share of gross domestic product (debt-to-GDP).