Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Kenya
Kenya: Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) was 3,065 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$ in Kenya, 1992–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Kenya recorded 3,065 millions for government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ in 2015. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
The figure is up 7.8% on the previous year and up 280.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ in Kenya peaked at 3,065 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 296.69 millions, in 1993.
That places Kenya 57th out of 139 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Kenya, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 300.4 millions | — |
| 1993 | 296.69 millions | -1.2% |
| 1994 | 324.54 millions | +9.4% |
| 2000 | 390.16 millions | +20.2% |
| 2001 | 450.24 millions | +15.4% |
| 2003 | 654 millions | +45.3% |
| 2004 | 806.63 millions | +23.3% |
| 2006 | 913.36 millions | +13.2% |
| 2011 | 2,192 millions | +140.0% |
| 2012 | 2,422 millions | +10.5% |
| 2013 | 2,603 millions | +7.5% |
| 2014 | 2,843 millions | +9.2% |
| 2015 | 3,065 millions | +7.8% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 3,065 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 665.73 millions, 4.6× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 3,065 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 272.32 millions, 11.3× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Kenya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +140.0% | 913.36 millions | 2,192 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 307.21 millions | 296.69 millions | 324.54 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 642.88 millions | 390.16 millions | 913.36 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 2,625 millions | 2,192 millions | 3,065 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 54 Philippines 3,668 millions compare
- 55 Bolivia 3,376 millions compare
- 56 Cote d'Ivoire 3,110 millions compare
- 58 Dominican Republic 3,059 millions compare
- 59 Costa Rica 2,537 millions compare
- 60 Ghana 2,517 millions compare
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 secondary education, ppp$ in Kenya?
- Government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ in Kenya was 3,065 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 3,065 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 296.69 millions in 1993.
- How does Kenya rank for government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$?
- Kenya ranks 57th out of 139 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 280.0%. 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 Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release