Share of students studying abroad in Kenya
Kenya: Share of students studying abroad was 3.14 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
3.14
Change on year
up 16.4%
World rank
125th
of 175 countries
All-time high
13.71
in 2002
All-time low
2.61
in 2016
Years of data
10
2000–2019
Share of students studying abroad in Kenya, 2000–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2019, share of students studying abroad in Kenya stood at 3.14.
The figure is up 16.4% on the previous year and down 62.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of students studying abroad in Kenya peaked at 13.71 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 2.61, in 2016.
That places Kenya 125th out of 175 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of students studying abroad in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 12.04 | — |
| 2001 | 13.02 | +8.2% |
| 2002 | 13.71 | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 13.21 | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 12.4 | -6.1% |
| 2009 | 8.31 | -33.0% |
| 2015 | 3.28 | -60.5% |
| 2016 | 2.61 | -20.3% |
| 2017 | 2.7 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 3.14 | +16.4% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 3.14 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.81, 46% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 3.14 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.63, 47% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.11 | 8.31 | 13.71 | 6 |
| 2010s | 2.93 | 2.61 | 3.28 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 122 South Korea 3.25 compare
- 123 Belgium 3.23 compare
- 124 Madagascar 3.23 compare
- 126 Cambodia 3.04 compare
- 127 Sweden 2.96 compare
- 128 Democratic Republic of Congo 2.89 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 share of students studying abroad in Kenya?
- Share of students studying abroad in Kenya was 3.14 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of students studying abroad recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 13.71 in 2002.
- What is the lowest share of students studying abroad recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.61 in 2016.
- How does Kenya rank for share of students studying abroad?
- Kenya ranks 125th out of 175 countries with data for 2019.
- Is share of students studying abroad rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of students studying abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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