Kenya Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
82.23%
Overview
Kenya's literacy rate stood at 82.23% in 2000. Kenya ranked 24th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 82.23% | – | #24 |
Detected Pattern
Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 26.2%
Real rate -1.0%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Analysis
Kenya matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenya's literacy rate?▾
Kenya's literacy rate was 82.23% in 2000. Ranked 24th globally.
What was the highest literacy rate in Kenya?▾
Kenya's literacy rate peaked at 82.23% in 2000.
What was the lowest literacy rate in Kenya?▾
The lowest literacy rate in Kenya was 82.23% in 2000.
How does Kenya rank in literacy rate?▾
Kenya ranks 24th globally in literacy rate as of 2000.
What is the World Bank indicator code for literacy rate?▾
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the literacy rate of Kenya in 2000?▾
The literacy rate of Kenya in 2000 was 82.23%. This ranks 24th in the world.
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APA
Kenya Literacy Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/kenya/literacy-rate
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_kenya_literacy-rate,
title = {Kenya Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kenya/literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}