Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Kenya
Kenya: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 1.01 % change on previous year in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Kenya, 1986–2016
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2016, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Kenya stood at 1.01 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 79.4% on the previous year and down 43.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Kenya peaked at 14.72 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -0.8298 % change on previous year, in 1993.
Kenya ranks 91st of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Kenya, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 12.91 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 0.4995 % change on previous year | -96.1% |
| 1990 | 6.07 % change on previous year | +1115.0% |
| 1991 | 6.94 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 1992 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -63.7% |
| 1993 | -0.8298 % change on previous year | -133.0% |
| 1994 | 3.02 % change on previous year | -463.9% |
| 1995 | 3.87 % change on previous year | +28.0% |
| 1996 | 4.51 % change on previous year | +16.7% |
| 1997 | 2.97 % change on previous year | -34.2% |
| 1998 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -60.2% |
| 1999 | 10.34 % change on previous year | +775.6% |
| 2000 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -70.2% |
| 2001 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 2002 | 14.72 % change on previous year | +625.4% |
| 2003 | 11.15 % change on previous year | -24.3% |
| 2004 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -80.4% |
| 2005 | 0.9498 % change on previous year | -56.6% |
| 2006 | 1.77 % change on previous year | +86.8% |
| 2007 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -36.8% |
| 2008 | 1.72 % change on previous year | +53.7% |
| 2009 | 11.28 % change on previous year | +554.2% |
| 2015 | 4.9 % change on previous year | -56.5% |
| 2016 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -79.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.7 % change on previous year | 0.4995 % change on previous year | 12.91 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1990s | 4.06 % change on previous year | -0.8298 % change on previous year | 10.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5 % change on previous year | 0.9498 % change on previous year | 14.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.96 % change on previous year | 1.01 % change on previous year | 4.9 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 88 Brazil 1.1 % change on previous year compare
- 89 United Arab Emirates 1.04 % change on previous year compare
- 90 Australia 1.03 % change on previous year compare
- 92 Grenada 0.9831 % change on previous year compare
- 93 Finland 0.974 % change on previous year compare
- 94 Georgia 0.924 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Kenya
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 168,396 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 235,728 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.44 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.44 million (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.74 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 8.04 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.7181 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1453 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Kenya?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Kenya was 1.01 % change on previous year in 2016, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 14.72 % change on previous year in 2002.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.8298 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Kenya rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Kenya ranks 91st out of 186 countries with data for 2016.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.