Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in Kenya
Kenya: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP was 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in Kenya, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Kenya recorded 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.7% on the previous year and down 47.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in Kenya peaked at 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP, in 2019.
Kenya ranks 36th of 201 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in Kenya, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 1972 | 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 1973 | 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 1974 | 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP | +29.8% |
| 1975 | 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 1976 | 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 1977 | 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP | -20.2% |
| 1978 | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | -15.3% |
| 1979 | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | +6.2% |
| 1980 | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | -10.2% |
| 1981 | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | +7.1% |
| 1982 | 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP | +12.5% |
| 1983 | 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP | +11.1% |
| 1984 | 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 1985 | 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP | -12.5% |
| 1987 | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 1988 | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1989 | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 1991 | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | +6.3% |
| 1992 | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP | +45.7% |
| 1994 | 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP | -20.5% |
| 1995 | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | -21.3% |
| 1998 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -31.7% |
| 1999 | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | +6.9% |
| 2001 | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 2005 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -11.9% |
| 2006 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | -27.1% |
| 2007 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | -11.4% |
| 2008 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | -8.6% |
| 2009 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | -11.8% |
| 2012 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -15.4% |
| 2014 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -19.4% |
| 2015 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 2018 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -11.8% |
| 2019 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -28.2% |
| 2020 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | +18.4% |
| 2021 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 2022 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | +5.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP | 8 |
| 2000s | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 7 |
| 2020s | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
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), per unit of gdp in Kenya?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in Kenya was 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP in 1974.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 2019.
- How does Kenya rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp?
- Kenya ranks 36th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.6%. 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), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.