External Debt in Kenya decreased to 5462 KES Billion in December from 5469.20 KES Billion in November of 2025. External Debt in Kenya averaged 1811.37 KES Billion from 1999 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 6189.97 KES Billion in January of 2024 and a record low of 311.95 KES Billion in December of 1999. source: Central Bank of Kenya



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Balance of Trade -153498.00 -146319.00 KES Million Dec 2025
Capital Flows -5725.10 -5472.80 USD Million Dec 2025
Current Account -3298.90 -3196.40 USD Million Dec 2025
Current Account to GDP -3.60 -4.00 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Exports 92311.00 90167.00 KES Million Dec 2025
External Debt 5462.00 5469.20 KES Billion Dec 2025
Foreign Direct Investment 62482.00 71037.00 KES Million Dec 2024
Imports 245809.00 236486.00 KES Million Dec 2025
Remittances 411333.92 435495.64 USD Thousand Jan 2026


Kenya Central Government External Debt
In Kenya, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country..
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
5462.00 5469.20 6189.97 311.95 1999 - 2025 KES Billion Monthly
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