Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes in Kenya
Kenya: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes was 10,215 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes in Kenya, 2000–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Kenya is 10,215, measured in 2019.
The figure is down 30.3% on the previous year and up 43.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Kenya peaked at 14,658 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 3,081, in 2000.
That places Kenya 51st out of 143 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,996 | 3,081 | 7,571 | 6 |
| 2010s | 12,436 | 10,215 | 14,658 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More education data for Kenya
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 281,500 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 60.7% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 36.3% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 98.25 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 98.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Kenya?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Kenya was 10,215 in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 14,658 in 2017.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,081 in 2000.
- How does Kenya rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes?
- Kenya ranks 51st out of 143 countries with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.4%. 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 tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release