Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Kenya
Kenya: Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate was 6.41 % change on previous year in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Kenya, 1999–2015
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Kenya recorded 6.41 % change on previous year for teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in 2015.
That represents a change of up 237.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Kenya peaked at 8.27 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -12.17 % change on previous year, in 1999.
That places Kenya 38th out of 189 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.
Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Kenya, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | -12.17 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | -2.09 % change on previous year | -82.8% |
| 2001 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -194.1% |
| 2002 | -6.31 % change on previous year | -420.3% |
| 2003 | 6.18 % change on previous year | -198.1% |
| 2004 | 7.34 % change on previous year | +18.7% |
| 2005 | -4.67 % change on previous year | -163.7% |
| 2006 | 3.6 % change on previous year | -177.0% |
| 2007 | 8.27 % change on previous year | +129.6% |
| 2008 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -85.1% |
| 2009 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 6.41 % change on previous year | +427.8% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 6.41 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.24 % change on previous year, 2.0× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 6.41 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.18 % change on previous year, 2.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -12.17 % change on previous year | -12.17 % change on previous year | -12.17 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.67 % change on previous year | -6.31 % change on previous year | 8.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.41 % change on previous year | 6.41 % change on previous year | 6.41 % change on previous year | 1 |
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 teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Kenya?
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Kenya was 6.41 % change on previous year in 2015, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 8.27 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.17 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does Kenya rank for teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate?
- Kenya ranks 38th out of 189 countries with data for 2015.
- Is teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 237.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in primary education, female (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Teachers in primary education, female UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in primary education, female (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.