Kenya Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Kenya's fertility rate was 3.10 in 2025, ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 3.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Kenya's fertility rate stood at 3.10 in 2025, a decline of +0.11 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.10 by 2025. Kenya ranked 52nd globally.
Kenya's fertility rate has undergone significant changes over the past six decades, declining from an all-time high of 7.96 in 1966 to 3.10 in 2025, a level that ranks the country 52nd globally. This sharp decline is notable, especially when compared to Namibia, which shares a similar ranking of 3.11 in 2025. The fertility rate in Kenya has declined steadily since the 1960s, with the rate in 1960 standing at 7.65. The country's fertility rate has thus experienced a substantial reduction, from over 7 children per woman to a level that is now below replacement rate. The fertility rate in Kenya has been steadily decreasing, and it is expected that continued improvements in education and family planning will further contribute to this trend, potentially leading to a further decline in the fertility rate in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.04 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.10 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.10 | −0.11 | #52 |
| 2023 | 3.21 | −0.05 | #166 |
| 2022 | 3.26 | −0.05 | #168 |
| 2021 | 3.31 | −0.05 | #168 |
| 2020 | 3.36 | −0.07 | #169 |
| 2019 | 3.43 | −0.10 | #169 |
| 2018 | 3.54 | −0.07 | #169 |
| 2017 | 3.61 | −0.08 | #169 |
| 2016 | 3.69 | −0.08 | #169 |
| 2015 | 3.77 | −0.08 | #168 |
| 2014 | 3.84 | −0.11 | #168 |
| 2013 | 3.96 | −0.16 | #168 |
| 2012 | 4.12 | −0.17 | #171 |
| 2011 | 4.28 | −0.16 | #173 |
| 2010 | 4.45 | −0.12 | #176 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kenya matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya's fertility rate was 3.10 in 2025. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 3.5% decrease from the previous year.
Kenya's fertility rate peaked at 7.96 in 1966.
The lowest fertility rate in Kenya was 3.10 in 2025.
Kenya ranks 52nd globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kenya's fertility rate is projected to reach 3.10 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Kenya in 2025 was 3.10. This ranks 52nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kenya_fertility-rate,
title = {Kenya Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kenya/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}