Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Kenya
Kenya: Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes was 550,488 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Kenya, 1998–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Kenya stood at 550,488. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is up 13.0% on the previous year and up 247.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Kenya peaked at 550,488 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 16,656, in 1999.
Kenya ranks 8th of 134 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 17,115 | — |
| 1999 | 16,656 | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 60,149 | +261.1% |
| 2006 | 61,925 | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 68,761 | +11.0% |
| 2008 | 77,015 | +12.0% |
| 2009 | 75,166 | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 158,420 | +110.8% |
| 2016 | 165,642 | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 301,504 | +82.0% |
| 2021 | 340,793 | +13.0% |
| 2022 | 400,228 | +17.4% |
| 2023 | 486,980 | +21.7% |
| 2024 | 550,488 | +13.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16,886 | 16,656 | 17,115 | 2 |
| 2000s | 68,603 | 60,149 | 77,015 | 5 |
| 2010s | 162,031 | 158,420 | 165,642 | 2 |
| 2020s | 415,999 | 301,504 | 550,488 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 5 United States of America 901,487 compare
- 6 Philippines 814,185 compare
- 7 Germany 694,732 compare
- 9 Viet Nam 550,374 compare
- 10 Bangladesh 420,816 compare
- 11 Tanzania, United Republic of 403,910 compare
More education data for Kenya
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6.74 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.78 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 281,500 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -3.24 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 3.38 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 3.59 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 3.36 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 1.97 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.89 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 1.97 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Kenya?
- Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Kenya was 550,488 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 550,488 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,656 in 1999.
- How does Kenya rank for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes?
- Kenya ranks 8th out of 134 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 247.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release