Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Kenya
Kenya: Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate was 1.86 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Kenya, 1986–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Kenya stood at 1.86 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 512.6% on the previous year and down 55.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Kenya peaked at 27.62 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -6.05 % change on previous year, in 1987.
Kenya ranks 88th of 198 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, male (number), annual growth rate in Kenya, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 17.13 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | -6.05 % change on previous year | -135.3% |
| 1994 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -146.6% |
| 1995 | 4.48 % change on previous year | +58.7% |
| 1996 | 4.3 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 1997 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -47.0% |
| 1998 | 2.48 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 1999 | 8.09 % change on previous year | +225.8% |
| 2000 | 2.46 % change on previous year | -69.6% |
| 2001 | 2.38 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 27.62 % change on previous year | +1061.4% |
| 2003 | 0.9186 % change on previous year | -96.7% |
| 2004 | 1.72 % change on previous year | +87.2% |
| 2005 | 0.9 % change on previous year | -47.6% |
| 2006 | 4.29 % change on previous year | +376.3% |
| 2007 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -73.8% |
| 2008 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 9.29 % change on previous year | +788.6% |
| 2015 | 4.14 % change on previous year | -55.4% |
| 2016 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -59.6% |
| 2020 | 3.1 % change on previous year | +85.6% |
| 2021 | -1.02 % change on previous year | -132.9% |
| 2022 | -0.4507 % change on previous year | -55.9% |
| 2023 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -512.6% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 1.86 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.62 % change on previous year, 71% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 1.86 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.24 % change on previous year, 44% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Kenya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +1061.4% | 2.38 % change on previous year | 27.62 % change on previous year |
| 2009 | +788.6% | 1.05 % change on previous year | 9.29 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.54 % change on previous year | -6.05 % change on previous year | 17.13 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1990s | 4.07 % change on previous year | 2.28 % change on previous year | 8.09 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2000s | 5.17 % change on previous year | 0.9 % change on previous year | 27.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.9 % change on previous year | 1.67 % change on previous year | 4.14 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2020s | 0.8719 % change on previous year | -1.02 % change on previous year | 3.1 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 85 Honduras 2.31 % change on previous year compare
- 86 Tajikistan 2.31 % change on previous year compare
- 87 Singapore 2.16 % change on previous year
- 89 Jordan 1.5 % change on previous year compare
- 90 Canada 1.42 % change on previous year compare
- 91 Russian Federation 1.33 % 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, male (number), annual growth rate in Kenya?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Kenya was 1.86 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 27.62 % change on previous year in 2002.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.05 % change on previous year in 1987.
- How does Kenya rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate?
- Kenya ranks 88th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.1%. 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, male (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.