Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Kenya
Kenya: Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant was 73.23 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Kenya, 1985–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Kenya recorded 73.23 millions for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 72.1% on the previous year and up 29.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Kenya peaked at 198.95 millions in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1999.
That places Kenya 37th out of 154 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Kenya, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 125.45 millions | — |
| 1991 | 198.95 millions | +58.6% |
| 1992 | 165.23 millions | -17.0% |
| 1993 | 181.51 millions | +9.9% |
| 1994 | 118.45 millions | -34.7% |
| 1999 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 0 millions | — |
| 2001 | 0 millions | — |
| 2003 | 0 millions | — |
| 2004 | 0 millions | — |
| 2006 | 189.02 millions | — |
| 2011 | 56.4 millions | -70.2% |
| 2012 | 58.45 millions | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 58.46 millions | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 42.55 millions | -27.2% |
| 2015 | 73.23 millions | +72.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 125.45 millions | 125.45 millions | 125.45 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 132.83 millions | 0 millions | 198.95 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 37.8 millions | 0 millions | 189.02 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 57.82 millions | 42.55 millions | 73.23 millions | 5 |
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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 government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Kenya?
- Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Kenya was 73.23 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 198.95 millions in 1991.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1999.
- How does Kenya rank for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant?
- Kenya ranks 37th out of 154 countries with data for 2015.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release