Agriculture How much does agriculture contribute to Kenya’s GDP? Source Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, Economic Survey 2023 Short answer How much does agriculture contribute to Kenya’s GDP? As of 2022, the most recent year for which data is available, agriculture, forestry and fishing accounted for 21.2% of Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP). Agriculture contributed 18.9% distributed as follows, growing of crops (15.2%), animal production (3.5%) and support activities to agricul... Back Full answer
Migration How many refugees and asylum seekers live in Kenya? Source The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Kenya operation statistics, dated 31 March 2024 Short answer How many refugees and asylum seekers live in Kenya? As of 31 March 2024, there were 767,294 registered refugees and asylum seekers, with 96% drawn from six countries –Somalia (55.6%), South Sudan (23.4%), Democratic Republic of Congo (7.8%), Ethiopia (5.0%), and Burundi (4.2%). A total of 87% live in refugee camps – with Daadab hosting 49% or ... Back Full answer
Agriculture Land How much farmland does Kenya have? Source World Bank: Agricultural land (% of land area) - Kenya Short answer How much farmland does Kenya have? According to the World Bank, the agricultural area (as a percentage of the land area) in Kenya was reported to be 48.7% in 2021. Similar data is also reported by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). ... Back Full answer
Health How many registered psychiatrists are there in Kenya? Source Mental healthcare services in Kenyan counties: a descriptive survey of four counties in Western Kenya Short answer How many registered psychiatrists are there in Kenya? Kenya had about 120 registered psychiatrists in 2020. ... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Health How many registered dentists are there in Nairobi? Source Kenya Health Workforce Report: The Status of Healthcare Professionals in Kenya (2015) Short answer How many registered dentists are there in Nairobi? We are yet to find publicly available data on dentists available in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. ... Back Full answer
Health What is the leading cause of death in Kenya? Source WHO: Top 10 causes of death in Kenya for both sexes aged all ages (2019) Short answer What is the leading cause of death in Kenya? The leading cause of death in Kenya is communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis. ... Back Full answer
Health How many births in Kenya take place in a health facility? Source Kenya 2022 Demographic and Health Survey Short answer How many births in Kenya take place in a health facility? In Kenya, 88% of live births are delivered in a health facility; the majority (64%) are delivered in a public sector facility. Health facility births declined slightly between 1993 and 2003, but more than doubled between 2003 and 2022. ... Back Full answer
Migration How many people of Kenyan ancestry live in the USA? Source US Census Bureau Short answer How many people of Kenyan ancestry live in the USA? According to the United States Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), which collects data on ancestry, in 2022, there were approximately 122,131 people who identified their ancestry as Kenyan in the United States. ... Back Full answer
Health How does South Africa’s obesity rate compare globally? Source World Obesity Atlas 2023 Short answer How does South Africa’s obesity rate compare globally? The World Obesity Atlas provides information on how many people in each country are overweight or obese, both now and in the future. In 2016, 31% of men and 67% of women in South Africa were overweight or obese. This is higher than the global average in 2016, where 39% of adults were overweight (39%... Back Full answer