Kenya: Tax revenue
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| Kenya |
Tax revenue, percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 13.25 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 2014 - 2021 |
| Average | 14.63 |
| Min - Max | 13.25 - 15.19 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2021 is 13.25 percent, a decline from 14.3 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 16.61 percent, based on data from 120 countries. Historically, the average for Kenya from 2014 to 2021 is 14.63 percent. The minimum value, 13.25 percent, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 15.19 percent was recorded in 2014.
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Definition: Tax revenue refers to compulsory transfers to the central government for public purposes. Certain compulsory transfers such as fines, penalties, and most social security contributions are excluded. Refunds and corrections of erroneously collected tax revenue are treated as negative revenue.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government spending, percent of GDP | 12.29 | 2023 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 13.20 | 2023 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -7.00 | 2023 | percent |
| Government debt | 70.10 | 2023 | percent |
| Tax revenue | 13.25 | 2021 | percent |
| Commercial tax rate | 37.20 | 2019 | percent |
| Tax preparation time | 180 | 2019 | hours |
| Number of taxes | 24 | 2019 | taxes |
| Taxes on goods and services | 33.40 | 2021 | percent |
| Taxes on international trade | 8.16 | 2021 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 32.05 | 2021 | percent |
| Foreign aid | 2,652.01 | 2022 | million U.S. dollars |