Government expenditure on education … education not specified level in Kenya
Kenya: Government expenditure on education … education not specified level was 140.49 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, PPP$ in Kenya, 1991–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2015, government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ in Kenya stood at 140.49 millions.
That represents a change of up 81.4% on the previous year and up 52.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ in Kenya peaked at 213.68 millions in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1999.
Kenya ranks 37th of 149 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education … education not specified level in Kenya, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 125.68 millions | — |
| 1992 | 107.91 millions | -14.1% |
| 1993 | 121.24 millions | +12.4% |
| 1994 | 81 millions | -33.2% |
| 1999 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 0 millions | — |
| 2001 | 0 millions | — |
| 2003 | 0 millions | — |
| 2004 | 0 millions | — |
| 2006 | 213.68 millions | — |
| 2011 | 91.86 millions | -57.0% |
| 2012 | 97.16 millions | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 98.75 millions | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 77.43 millions | -21.6% |
| 2015 | 140.49 millions | +81.4% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 140.49 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.2789 millions, 503.8× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 87.16 millions | 0 millions | 125.68 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 42.74 millions | 0 millions | 213.68 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 101.14 millions | 77.43 millions | 140.49 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More education data for Kenya
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.57 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 94.27 (2023)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ in Kenya?
- Government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ in Kenya was 140.49 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 213.68 millions in 2006.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ 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, ppp$?
- Kenya ranks 37th out of 149 countries with data for 2015.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education not specified by level, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release