Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Kenya
Kenya: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -0.7181 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Kenya, 1971–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Kenya recorded -0.7181 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2023.
The figure is down 115.6% on the previous year and down 186.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Kenya peaked at 53.69 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -21.88 % change on previous year, in 2019.
Kenya ranks 139th of 218 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 primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Kenya, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 7.01 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 10.38 % change on previous year | +48.0% |
| 1973 | 8.61 % change on previous year | -17.1% |
| 1974 | 53.69 % change on previous year | +523.9% |
| 1975 | 6.51 % change on previous year | -87.9% |
| 1976 | -0.0874 % change on previous year | -101.3% |
| 1977 | 3.26 % change on previous year | -3823.5% |
| 1978 | -0.0482 % change on previous year | -101.5% |
| 1979 | 24.86 % change on previous year | -51652.9% |
| 1980 | 4.64 % change on previous year | -81.3% |
| 1981 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -77.4% |
| 1982 | 5.55 % change on previous year | +429.6% |
| 1983 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -40.7% |
| 1984 | -0.2856 % change on previous year | -108.7% |
| 1985 | -1.08 % change on previous year | +278.5% |
| 1986 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -404.7% |
| 1987 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 1988 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -42.7% |
| 1989 | 4.2 % change on previous year | +134.1% |
| 1990 | -0.0137 % change on previous year | -100.3% |
| 1991 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -8229.5% |
| 1992 | 1.73 % change on previous year | +56.1% |
| 1993 | 2.11 % change on previous year | +21.5% |
| 1994 | -1.14 % change on previous year | -154.1% |
| 1995 | -0.3807 % change on previous year | -66.6% |
| 1999 | -0.9484 % change on previous year | +149.1% |
| 2000 | 5.28 % change on previous year | -656.7% |
| 2001 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -57.3% |
| 2002 | -4.76 % change on previous year | -310.9% |
| 2003 | 18.51 % change on previous year | -489.3% |
| 2004 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -89.3% |
| 2005 | 2.52 % change on previous year | +27.9% |
| 2006 | 0.4227 % change on previous year | -83.3% |
| 2007 | 9.61 % change on previous year | +2172.8% |
| 2008 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -71.8% |
| 2009 | 4.1 % change on previous year | +51.1% |
| 2015 | 0.8267 % change on previous year | -79.8% |
| 2016 | 1.21 % change on previous year | +46.8% |
| 2017 | 3.26 % change on previous year | +168.5% |
| 2018 | -0.8556 % change on previous year | -126.2% |
| 2019 | -21.88 % change on previous year | +2456.8% |
| 2020 | 18.7 % change on previous year | -185.5% |
| 2021 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -90.7% |
| 2022 | 4.6 % change on previous year | +164.6% |
| 2023 | -0.7181 % change on previous year | -115.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.69 % change on previous year | -0.0874 % change on previous year | 53.69 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.56 % change on previous year | -1.08 % change on previous year | 5.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.353 % change on previous year | -1.14 % change on previous year | 2.11 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | 4.26 % change on previous year | -4.76 % change on previous year | 18.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.49 % change on previous year | -21.88 % change on previous year | 3.26 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2020s | 6.08 % change on previous year | -0.7181 % change on previous year | 18.7 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 136 Micronesia, Federated States of -0.5496 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Russian Federation -0.6461 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Niger -0.6666 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Gabon -0.7291 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Norway -0.7841 % change on previous year compare
- 142 North Macedonia -0.8051 % 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 primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Kenya?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Kenya was -0.7181 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 53.69 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.88 % change on previous year in 2019.
- How does Kenya rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Kenya ranks 139th out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 186.9%. 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 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 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 primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.