🇰🇪 Kenya
With 57,532,493 inhabitants (2025), Kenya ranks 26 out of 213 in the population ranking (Africa). GDP per capita – Kenya: $2,363 /inh. (2025), ranking 170 out of 211. Economic growth is 4.6 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 5.4 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 4.1 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Kenya, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: marriage (1/186), Women's legal equality: mobility (1/186).
Weaknesses – Kenya, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Budget balance (152/158), Undernourishment (159/167), Extreme poverty (157/169).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Kenya has $2,363 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Kenya has 5.4 %, close to the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Kenya has 4.1 %, above the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Kenya has 4.6 %, close to the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP growth | 4.6 % | 2025 | 59 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $403.6B | 2025 | 59 of 201 |
| GDP | $135.9B | 2025 | 62 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 2.6 % | 2025 | 99 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 1.2 % | 2021 | 113 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $1,790 /inh. | 2021 | 137 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $7,016 /inh. | 2025 | 155 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $2,200 /inh. | 2025 | 164 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $2,363 /inh. | 2025 | 170 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real interest rate | 13 % | 2024 | 15 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 16.6 % | 2024 | 28 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 129.3 LCU/$ | 2025 | 60 of 211 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 3.5 % | 2025 | 115 of 210 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 38.3 % | 2025 | 122 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 4.1 % | 2025 | 134 of 191 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in agriculture | 45.8 % | 2025 | 27 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 64.8 % | 2025 | 40 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 67.4 % | 2025 | 41 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 63.7 % | 2025 | 43 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 5.4 % | 2025 | 101 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 15.2 % | 2025 | 110 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 41.7 % | 2025 | 150 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 12.5 % | 2025 | 156 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services exports | $7.9B | 2025 | 80 of 198 |
| Current account balance | -2.1 % | 2025 | 105 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $8.6B | 2025 | 110 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 3.2 % | 2024 | 121 of 185 |
| Exports of goods and services | 15.8 % | 2025 | 164 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 21.8 % | 2025 | 171 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 37.5 % | 2025 | 174 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourism receipts | $1.8B | 2019 | 61 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 2,049,000 arr. | 2019 | 63 of 202 |
| Migrant remittances received | 3.8 % | 2025 | 71 of 196 |
| Official development aid received | 2.5 % | 2023 | 72 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $1.1B | 2025 | 93 of 203 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 0.8 % | 2025 | 151 of 201 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 33.3 % | 2023 | 39 of 159 |
| Research and development spending | 0.8 % | 2024 | 48 of 155 |
| Central government spending | 27.8 % | 2023 | 69 of 160 |
| Tax revenue | 14.1 % | 2023 | 98 of 161 |
| Military spending | 1.1 % | 2025 | 117 of 165 |
| Government final consumption | 11.2 % | 2025 | 152 of 187 |
| Budget balance | -10 % | 2023 | 152 of 158 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 35 % | 2024 | 40 of 121 |
| Stock market capitalization | 16.8 % | 2025 | 77 of 101 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $12.4B | 2025 | 78 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 4.6 months | 2025 | 83 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 29.4 % | 2025 | 118 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 23.2 % | 2025 | 27 of 203 |
| Household final consumption | 76.9 % | 2025 | 40 of 189 |
| Services | 55.1 % | 2025 | 118 of 202 |
| Gross savings | 15.7 % | 2025 | 130 of 178 |
| Manufacturing | 7.1 % | 2025 | 133 of 201 |
| Gross capital formation | 17 % | 2025 | 152 of 185 |
| Industry (including construction) | 16.3 % | 2025 | 158 of 205 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,532,493 inhab. | 2025 | 26 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 36.3 % | 2025 | 44 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 64.7 per 100 | 2025 | 55 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 92.6 % | 2024 | 90 of 145 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 98.8 per 100 women | 2025 | 96 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.7 % | 2025 | 96 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.3 % | 2025 | 118 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 66.9 % | 2014 | 148 of 178 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 60.7 % | 2025 | 159 of 213 |
| Urban population | 32.2 % | 2025 | 188 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 19.5 yrs | 2023 | 190 of 226 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 3 % | 2025 | 193 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 102.1 per 100 girls | 2024 | 208 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth rate | 27 per 1,000 | 2024 | 42 of 213 |
| Population growth | 1.93 % | 2025 | 49 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 3.17 children/woman | 2024 | 50 of 213 |
| Death rate | 7.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 107 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 6.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 135 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 58.9 yrs | 2023 | 137 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 38.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 153 of 194 |
| Road traffic deaths | 28.3 per 100,000 | 2019 | 156 of 188 |
| Infant mortality | 34.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 159 of 194 |
| Suicide rate | 19.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 165 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 36.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 170 of 183 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 66.1 yrs | 2024 | 193 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 63.8 yrs | 2024 | 194 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 61.6 yrs | 2024 | 195 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 24.2 % | 2023 | 78 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 88 % | 2024 | 111 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 2.27 per 1,000 | 2023 | 126 of 196 |
| Hospital beds | 1.3 per 1,000 | 2019 | 132 of 190 |
| HIV prevalence | 3 % | 2024 | 140 of 152 |
| Health expenditure | 4.4 % | 2023 | 142 of 191 |
| Physicians | 0.29 per 1,000 | 2023 | 152 of 193 |
| Undernourishment | 34.9 % | 2024 | 159 of 167 |
| Open defecation | 5.9 % | 2024 | 168 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 207 per 100,000 | 2024 | 176 of 206 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 40.9 % | 2024 | 185 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 65.6 % | 2024 | 195 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes prevalence | 3.1 % | 2024 | 7 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult men | 5.6 % | 2024 | 21 of 196 |
| Tobacco use | 9.6 % | 2024 | 31 of 165 |
| Adult obesity | 11.3 % | 2024 | 31 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among men | 16.8 % | 2024 | 40 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 2.4 % | 2024 | 43 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult women | 16.8 % | 2024 | 47 of 196 |
| Average height of men | 169.6 cm | 2014 | 112 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 158.2 cm | 2014 | 114 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 24.5 kg/m² | 2016 | 139 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 2.2 L/person | 2024 | 140 of 202 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 22.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 171 of 190 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.89 | 2003 | 6 of 203 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 84.6 % | 2022 | 6 of 112 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.86 | 2003 | 8 of 205 |
| Frequent prayer | 93.3 % | 2022 | 11 of 80 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.78 | 2003 | 13 of 204 |
| Importance of religion in life | 95.3 % | 2022 | 22 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 85.7 % | 2020 | 57 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0.1 % | 2020 | 57 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 1.7 % | 2020 | 68 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 10.9 % | 2020 | 70 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 1.6 % | 2020 | 115 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 1.8 % | 2024 | 150 of 212 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 30.9 % | 2022 | 45 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.1 % | 2022 | 85 of 169 |
| Gini index | 38.5 | 2022 | 110 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 45.5 % | 2022 | 157 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 5 countries | 2026 | 31 of 223 |
| Land area | 580,880 km² | 2024 | 44 of 212 |
| Total area | 591,970 km² | 2024 | 46 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 3,457 km | 2026 | 59 of 230 |
| Length of coastline | 536 km | 2026 | 100 of 227 |
| Population density | 97.2 inh./km² | 2024 | 105 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 0.6 ° | 2026 | 177 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 5,199 m | 2026 | 22 of 229 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average elevation | 762 m | 2026 | 42 of 166 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0.4 % | 2015 | 52 of 212 |
| Average annual rainfall | 630 mm | 2022 | 125 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 382 m³/inh. | 2022 | 156 of 181 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural land | 50 % | 2024 | 59 of 207 |
| Arable land | 11.5 % | 2024 | 91 of 204 |
| Protected land areas | 13.9 % | 2025 | 131 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 6.6 % | 2024 | 174 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.45 | 2025 | 73 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.72 | 2025 | 74 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.8 | 2025 | 74 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.56 | 2025 | 76 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.34 | 2025 | 78 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.35 | 2025 | 83 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.49 | 2025 | 95 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic freedom index | 0.86 | 2025 | 29 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.9 | 2025 | 29 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.86 | 2025 | 57 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.79 | 2025 | 77 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.74 | 2025 | 90 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.74 | 2025 | 92 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.69 | 2025 | 98 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.53 | 2025 | 113 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.62 | 2025 | 113 of 174 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.79 | 2025 | 61 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 0.83 | 2025 | 66 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.64 | 2025 | 77 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.56 | 2025 | 93 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.09 | 2025 | 115 of 203 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 32 pts | 2024 | 121 of 179 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.33 | 2025 | 122 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.37 | 2025 | 124 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.47 | 2025 | 134 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.86 | 2025 | 159 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -1.12 | 2025 | 182 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,963 | 2025 | 51 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 30.4 % | 2025 | 53 of 192 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 25.5 % | 2014 | 84 of 106 |
| Share of women in parliament | 23.4 % | 2025 | 107 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | Lower quota (under 40% or at least one woman) | 2025 | 25 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 43 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 43.8 /100 | 2025 | 61 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 68.8 /100 | 2025 | 97 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 73 /100 | 2025 | 105 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 75 /100 | 2025 | 116 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 33.3 /100 | 2025 | 119 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 50 /100 | 2025 | 128 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 50 /100 | 2025 | 151 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -0.6 pts | 2025 | 132 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Banned by national law | 2025 | 11 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Legally recognized | 2025 | 19 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 4.9 per 100,000 | 2022 | 125 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolitionist in practice (no executions for 10 years) | 2026 | 23 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 74.7 % | 2022 | 15 of 78 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 56.9 % | 2022 | 51 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 13.9 % | 2022 | 59 of 150 |
| Maternal mortality | 149 per 100,000 | 2023 | 144 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 54.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 155 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 70.2 % | 2016 | 178 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 4.3 % | 2021 | 13 of 64 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 9.7 % | 2019 | 79 of 99 |
| Trade union membership rate | 9.7 % | 2019 | 105 of 137 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $361 | 2024 | 114 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $119 | 2024 | 122 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 4 /10 | 2024 | 142 of 186 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 9 % | 2021 | 186 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 12.5 % | 2022 | 55 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 12 yrs | 2025 | 32 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Kenya?
Kenya has about 57,532,493 inhabitants (2025), ranking 26 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Kenya?
GDP per capita is $2,363 /inh. (2025): Kenya ranks 170 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Kenya?
Annual inflation is 4.1 % (2025); Kenya ranks 134 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Kenya?
The unemployment rate is 5.4 % (2025); Kenya ranks 101 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Kenya stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Kenya has $2,363 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Kenya come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.