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Kenya
Kenya places highest on Renewable Share of Electricity Generation (top 8% worldwide) and lowest on Prevalence of Undernourishment (bottom 4%).
Kenya in the Nations Inquiry Country Index
At a glance
Population
55,339,003
people
since 1950
Land area
580,880
km²
since 1961
GDP per person
5,995
international $, PPP
since 1990
Life expectancy
63.65
years at birth
since 1950
Human development
0.628
HDI, 0–1
since 1990
Unemployment
5.449
% of the labour force
since 1991
The newest published figure for each, the year it describes and who published it, with a line showing how it has moved.
01The country
About Kenya
Key facts about Kenya
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Official languages
- English, Swahili
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling (KES)
- ISO code
- KEN · KE
- Domain · dialling
- .ke · +254
As Wikidata records them. Official languages are the least consistent — some countries list only a national language, others every regional one. Sources and licences.
02Country Index 2026
Where it stands, topic by topic
Strongest first. Each position is Kenya’s place among the countries with a standing on that topic, built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things.
45thof 181
From 3 of 3 key statistics
57thof 193
From 3 of 3 key statistics
71stof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
82ndof 176
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint96thof 194
From 4 of 4 key statistics
104thof 183
From 4 of 4 key statistics
116thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
111thof 177
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint111thof 171
From 3 of 4 key statistics
139thof 182
From 4 of 4 key statistics
167thof 200
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint134thof 159
From 2 of 2 key statistics
167thof 196
From 3 of 3 key statistics
151stof 175
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint168thof 192
From 3 of 3 key statistics
No standing — Kenya holds too few of this subject’s key statistics to be placed on it.
Each standing is built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things. Select a subject for Kenya’s readings on it, or see every statistic held for Kenya in the table further down this page.
03Highs and lows
Where Kenya stands out
The two ends of its own record: every statistic on which Kenya sits within ten places of the best or worst in the world, plus its strongest and weakest readings overall. Each is turned into a percentile — its place among every country measured — which is what lets a hunger score and a press-freedom rank be compared at all.
Where Kenya does best5
In the top third of all countries measured. 1 is within ten places of the best in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 8th
Position · derived 8th of 78 · 3.817 · 2025
world median 3.246 (better) · ▼ 4 pts since 2015
Position · derived 17th of 190 · 91.48 · 2024
world median 31.14 (better) · ▲ 7 pts since 2014
Not ranked by the publisher · 1.168 · 2024
world median 2.738 (better)
Position · derived 174th of 193 · 1 = worst · 85.82 · 2024
world median 468.81 (better) · ▲ 7 pts since 2014
Position · derived 21st of 190 · 91.48 · 2024
world median 35.66 (better) · ▲ 7 pts since 2014
Where Kenya struggles most5
In the bottom third of all countries measured. 4 are within ten places of the worst in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 7thPrevalence of Undernourishmentbottom 4%
Position · derived 7th of 104 · 1 = worst · 36.8 · 2023
world median 5.2 (worse) · ▼ 10 pts since 2013
- 8thTertiary Enrolment Ratiobottom 7%
Position · derived 88th of 95 · 10.42 · 2024
world median 52.77 (worse) · ▼ 4 pts since 2015
- 9thDietary Energy Supplybottom 5%
Position · derived 147th of 155 · 2,187 · 2024
world median 2,982 (worse) · ▼ 3 pts since 2014
- 9thPrevalence of Severe Food Insecuritybottom 6%
Position · derived 9th of 127 · 1 = worst · 28.1 · 2023
world median 4.7 (worse) · ▼ 9 pts since 2015
- Maternal Mortality Ratiobottom 8%
Position · derived 16th of 195 · 1 = worst · 378.8 · 2023
world median 46.65 (worse) · ▼ 4 pts since 2013
A band is a place among the countries each publisher scores, so Kenya can move because other countries moved. See the Country Index for the full method.
04Over time
Which way it is moving
The published rank in widely quoted reports, edition by edition — each end with the size of that year’s field — and the statistics, not already named above, on which it has gained or lost the most ground.
Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
107th
of 141 · 1990
143rd
of 193 · 2023
Ranked in 34 of 34 editions
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International
138th
of 173 · 2012
130th
of 181 · 2025
Ranked in 14 of 14 editions
Gender Inequality Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
104th
of 112 · 1999
143rd
of 172 · 2023
Ranked in 25 of 34 editions
Global Innovation Index
World Intellectual Property Organization
88th
of 132 · 2022
102nd
of 139 · 2025
Ranked in 4 of 4 editions
Economic Complexity Index
Growth Lab at Harvard University
73rd
of 140 · 1995
90th
of 145 · 2024
Ranked in 30 of 30 editions
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights
71st
of 172 · 2020
68th
of 195 · 2025
Ranked in 6 of 6 editions
Gaining ground
Where Kenya has climbed against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- RISE Energy Efficiency Policy Score+79 pts since 2013
- RISE Renewable Energy Policy Score+47 pts since 2013
- Global Report on Food Crises+40 pts since 2016
Losing ground
Where Kenya has slipped against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Internal Displacements by Disaster-61 pts since 2014
- Livestock Production Index-42 pts since 2012
- Youth Unemployment Rate-39 pts since 2015
05In context
Kenya and its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place in the world ranking of 178, not within the region.
Shares a land border with
Placed either side in the Country Index 2026
Across Eastern Africa
Every country in the sub-region, by its position in the world (of 178 placed).
- 46
Mauritius - =48
Seychelles - =116Kenya
- 122
Rwanda - 128
Zambia - =129
Uganda - =135
Malawi - =135
Tanzania - 143
Ethiopia - =150
Comoros - 154
Djibouti - 157
Burundi - =159
Madagascar - =163
Mozambique - =163
Zimbabwe - =177
Somalia - =177
South Sudan - —
Eritreanot placed - —Somalilandnot placed
06The evidence
Every statistic we hold for Kenya
Grouped by topic. Each row gives the newest edition’s rank or position, the published value and the year the numbers describe — select a row for the world median, the best in the world and the trend.
Governance & Institutions30
Agriculture Orientation Index110th of 132position · derived0.12Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)2024
bottom 16% of 132 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)
Kenya 0.12 · world median 0.305 (worse)
Best in the world 5.38 (Singapore)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2014
Central Bank Independence Indexbottom 18%0.416CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)2023
bottom 18% of 191 countries measured
Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)
Kenya 0.416 · world median 0.608
Highest 0.974 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Civic Space Ratings136th of 198position · derived31.14Civic space score (0–100)2025
bottom 31% of 198 countries measured
CIVICUS · Civic space score (0–100)
Kenya 31.14 · world median 50.46 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)166th of 192rank0.268ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)2024
bottom 14% of 192 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)
Kenya 0.268 · world median 0.387 (worse)
Best in the world 0.749 (Singapore)
No real change since 2014
Completeness of Birth Registrationbottom 19%76Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)2025
bottom 19% of 185 countries measured
UNICEF · Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)
Kenya 76 · world median 98.4 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (53 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Control of Corruption163rd of 211position · derived-0.855Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 23% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)
Kenya -0.855 · world median -0.197 (worse)
Best in the world 2.259 (Denmark)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Corruption Perceptions Index130th of 181rank30CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)2025
bottom 28% of 182 countries measured · 182 share 181 positions
Transparency International · CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
Kenya 30 · world median 39 (worse)
Best in the world 89 (Denmark)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2015
Country Policy and Institutional Assessment8th of 78position · derived3.817IDA Resource Allocation Index (1 = low to 6 = high)2025
top 9% of 78 countries measured
World Bank Group · IDA Resource Allocation Index (1 = low to 6 = high)
Kenya 3.817 · world median 3.246 (better)
Best in the world 4.225 (Rwanda)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Debt Service on External Debt18th of 109position · derived · 1 = worst27.22Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)2024
bottom 16% of 109 countries measured
World Bank Group · Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)
Kenya 27.22 · world median 12.93 (worse)
Best in the world 0.285 (Iran)
▼ -28 percentile points since 2014
External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)76th of 110position · derived · 1 = worst34.99External debt stocks (% of GNI)2024
top 31% of 110 countries measured
World Bank Group · External debt stocks (% of GNI)
Kenya 34.99 · world median 43.94 (better)
Best in the world 2.213 (Iran)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2014
General Government Consumption105th of 132position · derived11.21General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
bottom 21% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Kenya 11.21 · world median 16.21
Highest 38.94 (Ukraine)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Government AI Readiness Index68th of 195rank52.55AI readiness score (0–100)2025
top 35% of 195 countries measured
Oxford Insights · AI readiness score (0–100)
Kenya 52.55 · world median 40.19 (better)
Best in the world 88.36 (United States)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2020
Government Effectiveness117th of 209position · derived-0.089Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)2025
bottom 44% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
Kenya -0.089 · world median 0.101 (worse)
Best in the world 2.092 (Singapore)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Government Spending on Education54th of 123position · derived3.962Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)2023
top 43% of 123 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)
Kenya 3.962 · world median 3.709 (better)
Best in the world 16.39 (Kiribati)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2013
GovTech Maturity Index72nd of 196position · derived0.77GTMI score (0–1)2025
top 36% of 196 countries measured
World Bank Group · GTMI score (0–1)
Kenya 0.77 · world median 0.63 (better)
Best in the world 0.997 (South Korea)
No real change since 2022
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index61st of 175position · derived0.788Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)2025
top 34% of 176 countries measured · 176 share 175 positions
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
Kenya 0.788 · world median 0.676 (better)
Best in the world 0.988 (Australia)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Liberal Democracy Index74th of 176position · derived0.446Liberal democracy index (0–1)2025
top 42% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Liberal democracy index (0–1)
Kenya 0.446 · world median 0.353 (better)
Best in the world 0.884 (Denmark)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Open Data Inventory73rd of 168rank61ODIN overall score (0–100)2024
top 44% of 168 countries measured
Open Data Watch · ODIN overall score (0–100)
Kenya 61 · world median 59 (better)
Best in the world 90 (2 countries tied)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Political Corruption Index82nd of 176position · derived · 1 = worst0.564Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)2025
bottom 46% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)
Kenya 0.564 · world median 0.518 (worse)
Best in the world 0.004 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Public Sector Employment101st of 135position · derived7.518Public sector employment (% of total employment)2022
bottom 25% of 135 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector employment (% of total employment)
Kenya 7.518 · world median 15.01
Highest 47.1 (Maldives)
No earlier reading to compare
Public Sector Wage Bill149th of 168position · derived3.965Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)2022
bottom 11% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)
Kenya 3.965 · world median 7.975
Highest 42.65 (Nauru)
▼ -20 percentile points since 2012
Regulatory Quality126th of 209position · derived-0.373Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 40% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)
Kenya -0.373 · world median -0.093 (worse)
Best in the world 2.113 (Singapore)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Rule of Law137th of 211position · derived-0.474Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 35% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Kenya -0.474 · world median -0.102 (worse)
Best in the world 2.012 (Finland)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Statistical Performance Indicators86th of 188position · derived73.36SPI overall score (0–100)2024
top 45% of 188 countries measured
World Bank Group · SPI overall score (0–100)
Kenya 73.36 · world median 69.3 (better)
Best in the world 94.14 (Norway)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2016
Trade Union Density106th of 139position · derived9.7Employees who are trade union members (%)2020
bottom 24% of 139 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employees who are trade union members (%)
Kenya 9.7 · world median 16.68 (worse)
Best in the world 91.42 (Iceland)
No earlier reading to compare
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index77th of 176position · derived0.563Electoral democracy index (0–1)2025
top 43% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Electoral democracy index (0–1)
Kenya 0.563 · world median 0.497 (better)
Best in the world 0.913 (Denmark)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Voice and Accountability122nd of 206position · derived-0.334Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 41% of 206 countries measured
World Bank Group · Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Kenya -0.334 · world median -0.022 (worse)
Best in the world 1.825 (Norway)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Women, Business and the Law78th of 190position · derived83.75WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)2024
top 42% of 190 countries measured
World Bank Group · WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)
Kenya 83.75 · world median 81.25 (better)
Best in the world 100 (14 countries tied)
No real change since 2014
Economy & Innovation29
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution36th of 139position · derived90.12Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 25% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)
Kenya 90.12 · world median 72.83 (better)
Best in the world 99.85 (Iceland)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2014
Adjusted Net Savings66th of 118position · derived7.153Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)2021
bottom 44% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)
Kenya 7.153 · world median 8.389 (worse)
Best in the world 32.18 (Bangladesh)
▲ +34 percentile points since 2011
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP)20th of 158position · derived23.16Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)2025
top 12% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)
Kenya 23.16 · world median 6.572
Highest 47.59 (Niger)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Container Port Traffic51st of 103position · derived2,005,076Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)2024
top 49% of 103 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)
Kenya 2,005,076 · world median 1,827,788
Highest 299,703,800 (China)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2014
Crop Production Index56th of 195position · derived116.97Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 28% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Kenya 116.97 · world median 106.23 (better)
Best in the world 189.93 (Senegal)
▲ +29 percentile points since 2012
Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports66th of 170position · derived32.62Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)2024
top 38% of 170 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)
Kenya 32.62 · world median 25.42 (better)
Best in the world 87.15 (Ireland)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2014
Economic Complexity Index90th of 145rank-0.268ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)2024
bottom 38% of 145 countries measured
Growth Lab at Harvard University · ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)
Kenya -0.268 · world median 0.131 (worse)
Best in the world 1.729 (Japan)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2014
Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)120th of 138position · derived15.76Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
bottom 13% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Kenya 15.76 · world median 36.34
Highest 199.76 (Hong Kong)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit52nd of 179position · derived46.85Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)2025
top 29% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)
Kenya 46.85 · world median 35.95 (better)
Best in the world 88.52 (Israel)
No earlier reading to compare
Food Production Index71st of 195position · derived112.38Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 36% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Kenya 112.38 · world median 106.08 (better)
Best in the world 177.49 (Senegal)
No real change since 2012
Foreign Direct Investment Inflowstop 42%2.343FDI inflows (% of GDP)2025
top 42% of 202 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · FDI inflows (% of GDP)
Kenya 2.343 · world median 1.968
Highest 2,221 (British Virgin Islands)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2015
GDP Growth51st of 186position · derived4.633GDP growth (annual %)2025
top 27% of 186 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP growth (annual %)
Kenya 4.633 · world median 3.396 (better)
Best in the world 19.34 (Guyana)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
GDP per Capita (PPP)142nd of 185position · derived5,995GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
bottom 23% of 185 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Kenya 5,995 · world median 17,265 (worse)
Best in the world 139,593 (Singapore)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Global Innovation Index102nd of 139rank21.38GII score (0–100)2025
bottom 27% of 139 countries measured
World Intellectual Property Organization · GII score (0–100)
Kenya 21.38 · world median 28.52 (worse)
Best in the world 65.96 (Switzerland)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2022
GNI per Capita (PPP)73rd of 102position · derived5,863GNI per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
bottom 29% of 102 countries measured
World Bank Group · GNI per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Kenya 5,863 · world median 14,273 (worse)
Best in the world 116,633 (Singapore)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2015
Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP)109th of 131position · derived16.96Gross capital formation (% of GDP)2025
bottom 17% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross capital formation (% of GDP)
Kenya 16.96 · world median 22.93
Highest 45.27 (Algeria)
▼ -21 percentile points since 2015
Gross Savings (% of GDP)112th of 146position · derived15.57Gross savings (% of GDP)2024
bottom 23% of 146 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross savings (% of GDP)
Kenya 15.57 · world median 22.06
Highest 47.82 (Macau)
▲ +20 percentile points since 2014
Household Consumption26th of 131position · derived76.94Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
top 19% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Kenya 76.94 · world median 62.04
Highest 133.34 (Somalia)
No real change since 2015
Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)119th of 138position · derived21.76Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
bottom 14% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Kenya 21.76 · world median 41.72
Highest 196.89 (Hong Kong)
No real change since 2015
Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP)136th of 158position · derived16.27Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 14% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)
Kenya 16.27 · world median 24.65
Highest 75.09 (Guyana)
▼ -18 percentile points since 2015
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index64th of 175rank78.4LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)2026
top 38% of 167 countries measured · 167 share 175 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)
Kenya 78.4 · world median 56.21 (better)
Best in the world 1,319 (China)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2016
Livestock Production Index115th of 194position · derived103.71Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 41% of 194 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Kenya 103.71 · world median 107.06 (worse)
Best in the world 190.08 (Malawi)
▼ -42 percentile points since 2012
Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP)102nd of 132position · derived7.123Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 23% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)
Kenya 7.123 · world median 11.26
Highest 43.97 (Puerto Rico)
▼ -22 percentile points since 2015
Research and Development Spending43rd of 84position · derived0.804Gross domestic expenditure on R&D (% of GDP)2023
bottom 49% of 84 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross domestic expenditure on R&D (% of GDP)
Kenya 0.804 · world median 0.814 (worse)
Best in the world 6.346 (Israel)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2022
Researchers per Million Inhabitants91st of 145position · derived384.02Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)2024
bottom 38% of 145 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)
Kenya 384.02 · world median 701.95 (worse)
Best in the world 18,130 (Liechtenstein)
No earlier reading to compare
Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All Productstop 14%11.7Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)2022
top 14% of 143 countries measured
World Bank Group · Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)
Kenya 11.7 · world median 3.66
Highest 29.52 (Bermuda)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2012
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)107th of 180position · derived1.228Natural resources rents (% of GDP)2021
bottom 46% of 197 countries measured · 197 share 180 positions
World Bank Group · Natural resources rents (% of GDP)
Kenya 1.228 · world median 1.708
Highest 61.03 (Libya)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2011
Trade (% of GDP)123rd of 138position · derived37.52Exports plus imports (% of GDP)2025
bottom 11% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports plus imports (% of GDP)
Kenya 37.52 · world median 79.68
Highest 396.65 (Hong Kong)
No real change since 2015
World Energy Trilemma Index77th of 99rank52.4Trilemma score (0–100)2023
bottom 21% of 126 countries measured · 126 share 99 positions
World Energy Council · Trilemma score (0–100)
Kenya 52.4 · world median 63.8 (worse)
Best in the world 83.2 (Denmark)
No earlier reading to compare
Work & Labour17
Average Weekly Hours Worked92nd of 182position · derived38.89Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person2025
bottom 50% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person
Kenya 38.89 · world median 38.89
Highest 54.7 (Bhutan)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Agriculture27th of 182position · derived45.79Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)2025
top 14% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)
Kenya 45.79 · world median 14.38
Highest 85.34 (Burundi)
No real change since 2015
Employment in Industry154th of 182position · derived12.48Employment in industry (% of total employment)2025
bottom 15% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in industry (% of total employment)
Kenya 12.48 · world median 18.88
Highest 39.44 (Oman)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Services148th of 182position · derived41.73Employment in services (% of total employment)2025
bottom 19% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in services (% of total employment)
Kenya 41.73 · world median 59.51
Highest 92.17 (Djibouti)
No real change since 2015
Employment-to-Population Ratio43rd of 182position · derived63.71Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)2025
top 23% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)
Kenya 63.71 · world median 57.72 (better)
Best in the world 86.9 (Qatar)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2015
Female Labour Force Participation Rate28th of 182position · derived63.04Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 15% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Kenya 63.04 · world median 53.36 (better)
Best in the world 82.91 (Madagascar)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Firms with a Female Top Manager100th of 179position · derived17.75Firms with a female top manager (%)2025
bottom 44% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a female top manager (%)
Kenya 17.75 · world median 19.16 (worse)
Best in the world 62.9 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
GDP per Person Employed135th of 168position · derived14,763GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)2025
bottom 20% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)
Kenya 14,763 · world median 47,384 (worse)
Best in the world 262,554 (Luxembourg)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Informal Employment Rate23rd of 97position · derived · 1 = worst79.28Informal employment (% of total employment)2025
bottom 23% of 97 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Informal employment (% of total employment)
Kenya 79.28 · world median 36.83 (worse)
Best in the world 0.857 (Hungary)
No earlier reading to compare
Labour Force Participation Rate41st of 182position · derived67.39Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 22% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Kenya 67.39 · world median 61.66 (better)
Best in the world 87.01 (Qatar)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2015
Labour Productivity per Hour Worked142nd of 182position · derived7.32Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)2025
bottom 22% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)
Kenya 7.32 · world median 22.16 (worse)
Best in the world 164.65 (Ireland)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Self-Employment Rate40th of 182position · derived64.8Self-employed (% of total employment)2025
top 22% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Self-employed (% of total employment)
Kenya 64.8 · world median 31.84
Highest 91.56 (Chad)
No real change since 2015
Unemployment Rate82nd of 182position · derived · 1 = worst5.449Unemployment (% of labour force)2025
bottom 45% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment (% of labour force)
Kenya 5.449 · world median 5.084 (worse)
Best in the world 0.13 (Qatar)
▼ -39 percentile points since 2015
Vulnerable Employment34th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst63.83Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)2025
bottom 18% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)
Kenya 63.83 · world median 28.67 (worse)
Best in the world 0.456 (Qatar)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Working Poverty Ratebottom 22%33.06Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)2025
bottom 22% of 113 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)
Kenya 33.06 · world median 4.885 (worse)
Best in the world 0.007 (Bhutan)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Youth Unemployment Rate73rd of 182position · derived · 1 = worst15.25Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)2025
bottom 40% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)
Kenya 15.25 · world median 12.83 (worse)
Best in the world 0.457 (Niger)
▼ -39 percentile points since 2015
Education & Knowledge12
Academic Freedom Index29th of 176position · derived0.864Academic freedom index (0–1)2025
top 17% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Academic freedom index (0–1)
Kenya 0.864 · world median 0.619 (better)
Best in the world 0.978 (Czechia)
▲ +23 percentile points since 2015
Adult Literacy Rate118th of 172position · derived82.23Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)2024
bottom 32% of 172 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)
Kenya 82.23 · world median 93.99 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Expected Years of Schooling148th of 195position · derived11.47Expected years of schooling2023
bottom 24% of 195 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Expected years of schooling
Kenya 11.47 · world median 13.34 (worse)
Best in the world 21.69 (Monaco)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Female Share of Researcherstop 30%44.53Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)2024
top 30% of 153 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)
Kenya 44.53 · world median 38.17
Highest 76.54 (Myanmar)
No earlier reading to compare
Harmonized Test Scores52nd of 172position · derived454.96Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)2020
top 30% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)
Kenya 454.96 · world median 414.32 (better)
Best in the world 575.27 (Singapore)
▲ +30 percentile points since 2010
Learning Poverty25th of 125position · derived · 1 = worst79.2910-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)2023
bottom 19% of 125 countries measured
World Bank Group and UNESCO Institute for Statistics · 10-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)
Kenya 79.29 · world median 34.02 (worse)
Best in the world 2.331 (Ireland)
No earlier reading to compare
Learning-Adjusted Years of School74th of 172position · derived8.469Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)2020
top 43% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)
Kenya 8.469 · world median 7.941 (better)
Best in the world 12.81 (Singapore)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2017
Mean Years of Schooling121st of 193position · derived8.625Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)2023
bottom 38% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)
Kenya 8.625 · world median 9.933 (worse)
Best in the world 14.3 (Germany)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2013
Primary Completion Rate112th of 165position · derived88.36Primary completion rate (%)2025
bottom 32% of 165 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Primary completion rate (%)
Kenya 88.36 · world median 97.43 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (5 countries tied)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Tertiary Enrolment Ratio88th of 95position · derived10.42Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)2024
bottom 7% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)
Kenya 10.42 · world median 52.77 (worse)
Best in the world 141.86 (Macau)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Upper Secondary Completion Rate106th of 164position · derived41.64Upper secondary completion rate (%)2025
bottom 36% of 164 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Upper secondary completion rate (%)
Kenya 41.64 · world median 64.87 (worse)
Best in the world 99.27 (South Korea)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2015
Youth Literacy Ratebottom 32%93.1815–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)2024
bottom 32% of 174 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · 15–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)
Kenya 93.18 · world median 98.22 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (6 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Health & Wellbeing19
Dietary Energy Supply147th of 155position · derived2,187Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)2024
bottom 5% of 155 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)
Kenya 2,187 · world median 2,982 (worse)
Best in the world 3,962 (United States)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six Months22nd of 136position · derived59.71Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)2024
top 16% of 136 countries measured
UNICEF · Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)
Kenya 59.71 · world median 40.74 (better)
Best in the world 83.3 (Burundi)
No earlier reading to compare
Female Genital Mutilation Prevalencetop 33%14.8Women aged 15-49 who have undergone FGM (%)2024
top 33% of 31 countries measured
UNICEF · Women aged 15-49 who have undergone FGM (%)
Kenya 14.8 · world median 34.1 (better)
Best in the world 0.3 (Uganda)
No earlier reading to compare
Gender Inequality Index143rd of 172rank0.526GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)2023
bottom 17% of 172 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)
Kenya 0.526 · world median 0.351 (worse)
Best in the world 0.003 (Denmark)
No real change since 2013
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index40th of 109position · derived · 1 = worst0.113MPI (0–1)2025
bottom 36% of 109 countries measured
Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) · MPI (0–1)
Kenya 0.113 · world median 0.039 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (Serbia)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2018
Global Report on Food Crises36th of 44position · derived · 1 = worst12In IPC Phase 3+ (% of analysed population)2024
top 17% of 44 countries measured
Food Security Information Network (FSIN) · In IPC Phase 3+ (% of analysed population)
Kenya 12 · world median 22 (better)
Best in the world 3 (El Salvador)
▲ +40 percentile points since 2016
Global Violent Deaths73rd of 206position · derived · 1 = worst7.44Violent deaths per 100,000 people2021
bottom 35% of 209 countries measured · 209 share 206 positions
Small Arms Survey · Violent deaths per 100,000 people
Kenya 7.44 · world median 4.02 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (4 countries tied)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2011
Human Capital Index92nd of 172position · derived0.547HCI score (0–1)2020
bottom 47% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · HCI score (0–1)
Kenya 0.547 · world median 0.564 (worse)
Best in the world 0.879 (Singapore)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2017
Human Development Index143rd of 193rank0.628HDI score (0–1)2023
bottom 26% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · HDI score (0–1)
Kenya 0.628 · world median 0.762 (worse)
Best in the world 0.972 (Iceland)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Infant Mortality Rate37th of 200position · derived · 1 = worst34.15Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)2024
bottom 18% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)
Kenya 34.15 · world median 12.26 (worse)
Best in the world 1.214 (San Marino)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2014
INFORM Severity Index31st of 81position · derived · 1 = worst3.4INFORM Severity (1–5, most severe crisis)2025
bottom 40% of 81 countries measured
ACAPS · INFORM Severity (1–5, most severe crisis)
Kenya 3.4 · world median 3.1 (worse)
Best in the world 1.3 (Trinidad and Tobago)
▼ -21 percentile points since 2020
Life Expectancy at Age 65173rd of 222position · derived14.02Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates2023
bottom 22% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates
Kenya 14.02 · world median 16.39 (worse)
Best in the world 23.21 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Life Expectancy at Birth202nd of 222position · derived63.65Years a newborn would live at current death rates2023
bottom 9% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Years a newborn would live at current death rates
Kenya 63.65 · world median 74.63 (worse)
Best in the world 86.37 (Monaco)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Maternal Mortality Ratio16th of 195position · derived · 1 = worst378.8Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births2023
bottom 8% of 195 countries measured
UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
Kenya 378.8 · world median 46.65 (worse)
Best in the world 0.11 (Cook Islands)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Pesticide Use per Hectare123rd of 178position · derived0.9Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)2024
bottom 32% of 181 countries measured · 181 share 178 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)
Kenya 0.9 · world median 1.73
Highest 37.72 (Antigua and Barbuda)
No real change since 2014
Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity9th of 127position · derived · 1 = worst28.1Population in severe food insecurity (%)2023
bottom 6% of 133 countries measured · 133 share 127 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population in severe food insecurity (%)
Kenya 28.1 · world median 4.7 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (7 countries tied)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2015
Prevalence of Undernourishment7th of 104position · derived · 1 = worst36.8Population undernourished (%)2023
bottom 4% of 165 countries measured · 165 share 104 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population undernourished (%)
Kenya 36.8 · world median 5.2 (worse)
Best in the world 2.5 (62 countries tied)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2013
Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five67th of 162position · derived · 1 = worst17.6Children under 5 who are stunted (%)2024
bottom 41% of 162 countries measured
UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · Children under 5 who are stunted (%)
Kenya 17.6 · world median 13.8 (worse)
Best in the world 0.518 (Latvia)
No earlier reading to compare
Under-Five Mortality Rate43rd of 200position · derived · 1 = worst38.85Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)2024
bottom 21% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)
Kenya 38.85 · world median 14.54 (worse)
Best in the world 1.26 (San Marino)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
Development & Human Capital8
Access to Electricitybottom 19%77Population with electricity access (%)2024
bottom 19% of 215 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population with electricity access (%)
Kenya 77 · world median 100 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (122 countries tied)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2014
Cereal Yield133rd of 179position · derived1,758Cereal yield (kg per hectare)2023
bottom 26% of 179 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Cereal yield (kg per hectare)
Kenya 1,758 · world median 3,072 (worse)
Best in the world 29,147 (Oman)
No real change since 2013
Child Marriage92nd of 143position · derived · 1 = worst12.5Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)2025
top 37% of 145 countries measured · 145 share 143 positions
UNICEF · Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)
Kenya 12.5 · world median 17.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Coefficient of Human Inequality54th of 169position · derived · 1 = worst26.74Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)2023
bottom 32% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)
Kenya 26.74 · world median 17.05 (worse)
Best in the world 4.865 (Slovenia)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2013
Gender Development Index129th of 184position · derived0.944Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)2023
bottom 30% of 184 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)
Kenya 0.944 · world median 0.971 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2013
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index122nd of 169position · derived0.456IHDI (0–1)2023
bottom 28% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · IHDI (0–1)
Kenya 0.456 · world median 0.609 (worse)
Best in the world 0.923 (Iceland)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Net Official Development Assistance Received67th of 130position · derived2.459Net ODA received (% of GNI)2023
bottom 49% of 130 countries measured
OECD Development Assistance Committee · Net ODA received (% of GNI)
Kenya 2.459 · world median 2.579
Highest 101.78 (Tuvalu)
▼ -21 percentile points since 2013
Planetary pressures-adjusted HDI104th of 156position · derived0.61PHDI (0–1)2023
bottom 34% of 156 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · PHDI (0–1)
Kenya 0.61 · world median 0.678 (worse)
Best in the world 0.827 (United Kingdom)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Environment & Sustainability23
Agricultural Emissions32nd of 193position · derived53,632Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)2023
top 16% of 198 countries measured · 198 share 193 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)
Kenya 53,632 · world median 8,635
Highest 1,044,508 (India)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Agricultural Irrigated Land87th of 121position · derived0.965Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)2023
bottom 28% of 121 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)
Kenya 0.965 · world median 3.66
Highest 89.04 (Bangladesh)
No earlier reading to compare
Agricultural Land63rd of 209position · derived49.53Agricultural land (% of land area)2023
top 30% of 209 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agricultural land (% of land area)
Kenya 49.53 · world median 37.96
Highest 86.48 (Côte d’Ivoire)
No real change since 2013
Arable Land per Person97th of 206position · derived0.12Arable land (hectares per person)2023
top 47% of 206 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Arable land (hectares per person)
Kenya 0.12 · world median 0.109
Highest 1.459 (Kazakhstan)
No real change since 2013
Carbon Intensity of Electricity174th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst85.82Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)2024
top 10% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)
Kenya 85.82 · world median 468.81 (better)
Best in the world 23.49 (Ethiopia)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2014
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)122nd of 190rank0.482ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)2024
bottom 35% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)
Kenya 0.482 · world median 0.45 (worse)
Best in the world 0.263 (Norway)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
CO₂ Emissions per Capita181st of 210position · derived · 1 = worst0.376Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)2024
top 14% of 210 countries measured
Global Carbon Project · Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)
Kenya 0.376 · world median 3.21 (better)
Best in the world 0.054 (DR Congo)
No real change since 2014
Ecological Footprint103rd of 126position · derived · 1 = worst0.993Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)2025
top 18% of 126 countries measured
Global Footprint Network · Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)
Kenya 0.993 · world median 2.296 (better)
Best in the world 0.514 (Yemen)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)top 9%1.168Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)2024
top 9% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)
Kenya 1.168 · world median 2.738 (better)
Best in the world 0.666 (Chad)
No real change since 2014
Fertilizer Consumption per Hectare119th of 188position · derived50.46Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)2023
bottom 38% of 191 countries measured · 191 share 188 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)
Kenya 50.46 · world median 87.36
Highest 2,926 (Malaysia)
No real change since 2013
Forest Area177th of 210position · derived6.217Forest area (% of land area)2023
bottom 17% of 213 countries measured · 213 share 210 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Forest area (% of land area)
Kenya 6.217 · world median 31.08
Highest 94.45 (Suriname)
No real change since 2013
Internal Displacements by Disaster18th of 160position · derived · 1 = worst314,000New displacements by disaster (people)2024
bottom 11% of 160 countries measured
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) · New displacements by disaster (people)
Kenya 314,000 · world median 4,750 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (Serbia)
▼ -61 percentile points since 2014
Land Under Cereal Production45th of 179position · derived2,928,050Land under cereal production (hectares)2023
top 25% of 180 countries measured · 180 share 179 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Land under cereal production (hectares)
Kenya 2,928,050 · world median 689,278
Highest 103,715,108 (India)
No real change since 2013
Livestock Density68th of 188position · derived0.72Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land2023
top 36% of 188 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land
Kenya 0.72 · world median 0.535
Highest 43.97 (Singapore)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2013
Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation21st of 190position · derived91.48Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)2024
top 10% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)
Kenya 91.48 · world median 35.66 (better)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2014
ND-GAIN Country Index147th of 190rank39.29ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)2024
bottom 23% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)
Kenya 39.29 · world median 47.44 (worse)
Best in the world 71.85 (Norway)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2014
Organic Agricultural Area84th of 150position · derived0.61Organic share of agricultural land (%)2024
bottom 46% of 156 countries measured · 156 share 150 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Organic share of agricultural land (%)
Kenya 0.61 · world median 0.725 (worse)
Best in the world 86.38 (Samoa)
▲ +36 percentile points since 2014
Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per Capita157th of 181position · derived381.55Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)2022
bottom 13% of 181 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)
Kenya 381.55 · world median 2,528 (worse)
Best in the world 445,023 (Iceland)
No real change since 2012
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation17th of 190position · derived91.48Renewables (% of electricity generated)2024
top 8% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Renewables (% of electricity generated)
Kenya 91.48 · world median 31.14 (better)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2014
Water Stress84th of 177position · derived · 1 = worst11.2Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)2023
bottom 47% of 177 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)
Kenya 11.2 · world median 10 (worse)
Best in the world 0.03 (Republic of the Congo)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2013
Water Withdrawal by Sector50th of 171position · derived80.21Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)2022
top 28% of 173 countries measured · 173 share 171 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)
Kenya 80.21 · world median 62.14
Highest 99.48 (Somalia)
▲ +23 percentile points since 2012
Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generationtop 17%21.34Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)2024
top 17% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)
Kenya 21.34 · world median 5.769 (better)
Best in the world 69.12 (Denmark)
▲ +24 percentile points since 2014
World Risk Index40th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst13.72WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)2025
bottom 20% of 193 countries measured
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)
Kenya 13.72 · world median 4.17 (worse)
Best in the world 0.18 (Monaco)
No real change since 2015
Gender & Equality4
Sex Ratio at Birthbottom 2%102.2Male births per 100 female births2023
bottom 2% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Male births per 100 female births
Kenya 102.2 · world median 105.1
Highest 116.3 (Liechtenstein)
No real change since 2013
Social Institutions and Gender Index46th of 140position · derived · 1 = worst32.9SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)2023
bottom 33% of 140 countries measured
OECD · SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)
Kenya 32.9 · world median 25.2 (worse)
Best in the world 6.7 (Norway)
No earlier reading to compare
Women's Political Empowerment Index76th of 176position · derived0.804Women's political empowerment index (0–1)2025
top 43% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Women's political empowerment index (0–1)
Kenya 0.804 · world median 0.772 (better)
Best in the world 0.954 (Denmark)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2015
Democracy & Civil Liberties8
Deliberative Democracy Index65th of 176position · derived0.454Deliberative democracy index (0–1)2025
top 37% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Deliberative democracy index (0–1)
Kenya 0.454 · world median 0.339 (better)
Best in the world 0.867 (Denmark)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Egalitarian Democracy Index84th of 176position · derived0.347Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)2025
top 47% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)
Kenya 0.347 · world median 0.321 (better)
Best in the world 0.876 (Denmark)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information Index29th of 176position · derived0.9Freedom of expression index (0–1)2025
top 16% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom of expression index (0–1)
Kenya 0.9 · world median 0.693 (better)
Best in the world 0.98 (Denmark)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2015
Government Censorship of the Media36th of 176position · derived1.721Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship2025
top 20% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship
Kenya 1.721 · world median 0.565 (better)
Best in the world 3.489 (Belgium)
▲ +19 percentile points since 2015
Government Internet Shutdowns65th of 176position · derived1.436Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns2025
top 37% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns
Kenya 1.436 · world median 1.023 (better)
Best in the world 2.081 (Spain)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Military Dimension Indexbottom 49%0.1Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)2025
bottom 49% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)
Kenya 0.1 · world median 0.1
Best in the world 0 (76 countries tied)
▲ +35 percentile points since 2015
Participatory Democracy Index79th of 176position · derived0.335Participatory democracy index (0–1)2025
top 45% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Participatory democracy index (0–1)
Kenya 0.335 · world median 0.298 (better)
Best in the world 0.785 (Switzerland)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Physical Violence Index114th of 176position · derived0.62Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)2025
bottom 35% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)
Kenya 0.62 · world median 0.79 (worse)
Best in the world 0.989 (2 countries tied)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Peace & Security6
Deaths in Organized Violence39th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst80Deaths in organized violence (people)2025
bottom 19% of 196 countries measured · 196 share 59 positions
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · Deaths in organized violence (people)
Kenya 80 · world median 0 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (138 countries tied)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2015
Global Militarisation Index133rd of 149rank · 1 = worst57.14GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)2023
top 11% of 149 countries measured
Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)
Kenya 57.14 · world median 100.66 (better)
Best in the world 3.512 (Haiti)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2013
INFORM Risk Index25th of 191position · derived · 1 = worst6.2INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)2025
bottom 13% of 191 countries measured
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)
Kenya 6.2 · world median 3.7 (worse)
Best in the world 0.7 (Singapore)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2016
Political Stability and Absence of Violence185th of 211position · derived-1.119Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 12% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Kenya -1.119 · world median 0.171 (worse)
Best in the world 1.563 (Andorra)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Political Violence by Non-State Actors36th of 171position · derived · 1 = worst0.952Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence2025
bottom 21% of 171 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence
Kenya 0.952 · world median -0.661 (worse)
Best in the world -3.182 (Luxembourg)
No real change since 2015
Refugees by Country of Origintop 27%13,325Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)2025
top 27% of 202 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)
Kenya 13,325 · world median 1,272
Highest 5,224,131 (Ukraine)
No real change since 2015
Risk & Resilience2
Asylum-Seekers by Country of Asylumtop 4%218,646Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)2025
top 4% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)
Kenya 218,646 · world median 1,836
Highest 3,718,945 (United States)
No real change since 2015
Refugee Population by Country of Asylumtop 6%617,125Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)2025
top 6% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)
Kenya 617,125 · world median 12,269
Highest 2,655,191 (Germany)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Mobility & Trade4
Average Time to Clear Exports Through Customs66th of 174position · derived · 1 = worst5.757Average time to clear exports through customs (days)2025
bottom 37% of 175 countries measured · 175 share 174 positions
World Bank Group · Average time to clear exports through customs (days)
Kenya 5.757 · world median 4.456 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Cereal Import Dependency Ratiotop 46%49.5Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)2022
top 46% of 161 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)
Kenya 49.5 · world median 42.8
Highest 100 (16 countries tied)
No real change since 2012
Cost of Sending Remittances35th of 93position · derived · 1 = worst3.86Average cost of sending $200 home (% of the amount)2023
bottom 37% of 93 countries measured
World Bank Group · Average cost of sending $200 home (% of the amount)
Kenya 3.86 · world median 3.225 (worse)
Best in the world -49.69 (Malawi)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2016
Net Migration Ratebottom 47%-0.181Net migrants per 1,000 population2023
bottom 47% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Net migrants per 1,000 population
Kenya -0.181 · world median -0.133
Highest 39.62 (South Sudan)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Poverty & Inequality1
Poverty Headcount at National Poverty Linestop 22%39.8Population below the national poverty line (%)2025
top 22% of 160 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the national poverty line (%)
Kenya 39.8 · world median 21.8
Highest 82.3 (South Sudan)
No earlier reading to compare
Money & Public Finance1
Short-Term Share of External Debttop 32%4.682Short-term debt (% of total external debt)2024
top 32% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Short-term debt (% of total external debt)
Kenya 4.682 · world median 9.376 (better)
Best in the world 0 (5 countries tied)
▲ +25 percentile points since 2014
Energy5
Net Electricity Imports (share of generation)top 19%11.24Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)2024
top 19% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)
Kenya 11.24 · world median 0
Highest 707.07 (Palestine)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2014
Nuclear Share of Electricity Generationbottom 41%0Nuclear (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 41% of 183 countries measured
Ember · Nuclear (% of electricity generated)
Kenya 0 · world median 0
Highest 67.4 (France)
No real change since 2014
Primary Energy Consumption per Capitabottom 15%5.721Energy use per person (million Btu)2024
bottom 15% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per person (million Btu)
Kenya 5.721 · world median 49.5
Highest 766.07 (Qatar)
No real change since 2014
RISE Energy Efficiency Policy Scoretop 17%73.89Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)2023
top 17% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)
Kenya 73.89 · world median 48.23 (better)
Best in the world 95.93 (South Korea)
▲ +79 percentile points since 2013
RISE Renewable Energy Policy Scoretop 37%42.93Renewable energy policy score (0–100)2023
top 37% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Renewable energy policy score (0–100)
Kenya 42.93 · world median 33.26 (better)
Best in the world 89.52 (Denmark)
▲ +47 percentile points since 2013
Digital & Technology2
Mobile Phone Ownership61st of 140position · derived92.73Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 43% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)
Kenya 92.73 · world median 91.68 (better)
Best in the world 100 (Libya)
No earlier reading to compare
Smartphone Ownership108th of 140position · derived54.91Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)2024
bottom 23% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)
Kenya 54.91 · world median 78.78 (worse)
Best in the world 97.36 (Sweden)
No earlier reading to compare
People & Population10
Crude Birth Ratetop 19%27.11Births per 1,000 population2023
top 19% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Births per 1,000 population
Kenya 27.11 · world median 13.79
Highest 46.36 (Central African Republic)
No real change since 2013
Crude Death Ratebottom 49%7.211Deaths per 1,000 population2023
bottom 49% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Deaths per 1,000 population
Kenya 7.211 · world median 7.303
Highest 25.58 (Vatican City)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Median Age of the Populationbottom 17%19.53Median age (years)2023
bottom 17% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Median age (years)
Kenya 19.53 · world median 31.52
Highest 59.63 (Vatican City)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Population Aged 65 and Overbottom 10%2.913Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)2023
bottom 10% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)
Kenya 2.913 · world median 8.32
Highest 44.7 (Vatican City)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2013
Population Densitybottom 49%95.29People per square kilometre of land2023
bottom 49% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People per square kilometre of land
Kenya 95.29 · world median 96.92
Highest 26,145 (Monaco)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Population Growth Ratetop 22%1.972Population growth (% per year)2023
top 22% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Population growth (% per year)
Kenya 1.972 · world median 0.888
Highest 5.862 (South Sudan)
No real change since 2013
Population Under Age 15top 19%37.45Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)2023
top 19% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)
Kenya 37.45 · world median 22.71
Highest 49.17 (Central African Republic)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2013
Sex Ratio of the Total Populationtop 44%98.9Males per 100 females2023
top 44% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Males per 100 females
Kenya 98.9 · world median 98.48
Highest 251.08 (Qatar)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Total Dependency Ratiotop 24%67.67People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–642023
top 24% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64
Kenya 67.67 · world median 54.73
Highest 105.18 (Central African Republic)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2013
Total Fertility Ratetop 23%3.208Live births per woman2023
top 23% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Live births per woman
Kenya 3.208 · world median 1.962
Highest 6.132 (Somalia)
No real change since 2013
Not currently covered
The newest edition of these reports does not include Kenya. Usually the publisher does not cover it; sometimes it has dropped out of a ranking it used to appear in.
- Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff · last seen 2016
- Business Ready: Operational Efficiency
- Business Ready: Public Services
- Business Ready: Regulatory Framework
- Children with Functional Difficulties
- Fatal Occupational Injuries
- Female Share of Senior and Middle Management · last seen 2021
- Gini Index · last seen 2022
- Government Funding per Primary Student · last seen 2015
- ICT Goods Exports · last seen 2023
- ICT Services Exports · last seen 2023
- Inbound Mobility Rate, Tertiary · last seen 2019
- Income Share Held by Lowest 20% · last seen 2022
- Income Share Held by Richest 10% · last seen 2022
- Logistics Performance Index · last seen 2018
- Median Daily Income or Consumption per Person · last seen 2022
- Out-of-School Rate, Primary · last seen 2022
- Outbound Mobility Ratio, Tertiary · last seen 2019
- Palma Ratio · last seen 2022
- PISA Mathematics Performance
- PISA Reading Performance
- PISA Science Performance
- Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day · last seen 2022
- Poverty Headcount Ratio at $3.00 a Day · last seen 2022
- Poverty Headcount Ratio at $8.30 a Day · last seen 2022
- Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate · last seen 2023
- Prosperity Gap · last seen 2022
- School Life Expectancy · last seen 2023
- Secondary School Enrolment · last seen 2023
- Societal Poverty Rate · last seen 2022
- Upper Secondary Attainment · last seen 2022
- Violent Discipline of Children
- Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training · last seen 2021
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Nations Inquiry (2026). Kenya: country statistics, rankings and trends. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/kenya