Economy How much debt does Kenya have? Source Central Bank of Kenya, Monthly Economic Indicators –January 2024 Short answer How much debt does Kenya have? The Kenyan central bank reported the total public debt was KSh11.24 trillion as of January 2024. An estimated 55.1% is external debt owed to foreign creditors, including countries and multilateral institutions, and 44.9% is domestic debt owed to banks, pension funds, insurance companies, and individ... Back Full answer
Economy What is Kenya’s economic growth rate? Source World Bank: The Kenya Economic Update (KEU) Short answer What is Kenya’s economic growth rate? Kenya’s economic performance strengthened in 2023 despite continued challenges, with real GDP growth accelerating from 4.8% in 2022 to an estimated 5% in 2023. This is according to the 28th edition of Kenya Economic Update (KEU). ... Back Full answer
Economy Welfare & population What is the unemployment rate in Kenya? Source Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, Quarterly Labour Force Report 2022 (Quarter 4) Short answer What is the unemployment rate in Kenya? The unemployment rate, measured based on the strict definition of not working, seeking work in the last four weeks and available to work, was 4.9% in the fourth quarter of 2022. ... Back Full answer
Economy What is the GDP per capita of Kenya? Source World Bank: GDP per capita (current US$) - Kenya Short answer What is the GDP per capita of Kenya? Kenya Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached US$ 2,099.3 in December 2022. ... Back Full answer
Welfare & population How much does the Kenyan government budget for social assistance? Source The National Treasury & Economic Planning – The Mwananchi Guide: Financial Year 2023/24 Budget Short answer How much does the Kenyan government budget for social assistance? In 2023/24, the kenyan government has allocated Ksh 38.2 billion for social protection and affirmative actions. These allocations include: Ksh 18.0 billion in cash transfers to elderly persons; Ksh 7.9 billion in cash transfers to orphans and vulnerable children; Ksh 5.7 billion towards Kenya's Hung... Back Full answer
Welfare & population What is the size of Kenya’s population? Source World Population Dashboard: Kenya Short answer What is the size of Kenya’s population? The UN Population Fund (UNFPA), put the population of Kenya at 56.2 million in 2024. The Kenya population projections of the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics put the Kenya population at 52.4 million. Kenya holds its population census every ten years. The last census was in 2019 and showed the pop... Back Full answer
Welfare & population What share of households in Kenya have access to the internet? Source World Bank: Individuals using the Internet (% of population) - Kenya Short answer What share of households in Kenya have access to the internet? According to the World Bank, 29% of Kenya's population had access to the internet in 2021, which amounts to 15.66 million people. Data on households with internet access is unavailable. ... Back Full answer
Welfare & population What are the main religions in Kenya? Source Kenya Population and Housing Census (2019) Volume IV Short answer What are the main religions in Kenya? The main religion in Kenya is Christianity with 85% of the population. About 10.9% profess the Islamic faith, and atheists account for 1.6%. There are also Hindus and traditionalists, but these religions combined account for less than 1% of the population. ... Back Full answer
Welfare & population What is the life expectancy in Kenya? Source World Population Dashboard: Kenya Short answer What is the life expectancy in Kenya? Data from the United Nations Population Fund put Kenya's life expectancy in 2024 at 62 years for men and 67 years for women. ... Back Full answer