Kenya - Poverty Rate 2021
46.40%
+2.00pp from 2020
Kenya's poverty rate was 46.40% in 2021, increased +2.00pp from 44.40% in 2020. This was the 75th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2021▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Belgium | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 2nd | Switzerland | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 3rd | China | 0.00% | - |
| 4th | Cyprus | 0.00% | - |
| 5th | Finland | 0.00% | - |
| 6th | Kazakhstan | 0.00% | - |
| 7th | Malaysia | 0.00% | - |
| 8th | Slovenia | 0.00% | - |
| 9th | Thailand | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 10th | Czechia | 0.10% | - |
| 11th | France | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 12th | Ireland | 0.10% | -50.0% |
| 13th | Luxembourg | 0.10% | - |
| 14th | Malta | 0.10% | -75.0% |
| 15th | Netherlands | 0.10% | - |
| 16th | Poland | 0.10% | -50.0% |
| 17th | Canada | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 18th | Denmark | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 19th | Korea | 0.20% | - |
| 20th | Moldova | 0.20% | - |
| 21st | Norway | 0.20% | -33.3% |
| 22nd | Russian Federation | 0.20% | 100.0% |
| 23rd | Uruguay | 0.20% | -33.3% |
| 24th | Estonia | 0.30% | -25.0% |
| 25th | Croatia | 0.30% | -25.0% |
| 26th | Lithuania | 0.30% | -40.0% |
| 27th | Portugal | 0.30% | -50.0% |
| 28th | Slovak Republic | 0.30% | 0.0% |
| 29th | Tonga | 0.40% | -90.0% |
| 30th | Austria | 0.50% | -28.6% |
| 31st | United Kingdom | 0.50% | 0.0% |
| 32nd | Latvia | 0.50% | 0.0% |
| 33rd | United States | 0.50% | 0.0% |
| 34th | Sweden | 0.60% | 20.0% |
| 35th | Spain | 0.70% | -36.4% |
| 36th | Greece | 0.70% | -36.4% |
| 37th | Israel | 0.70% | 0.0% |
| 38th | Tunisia | 0.70% | 0.0% |
| 39th | Italy | 0.90% | 0.0% |
| 40th | Türkiye | 0.90% | -18.2% |
| 41st | Bulgaria | 1.20% | 71.4% |
| 42nd | Dominican Republic | 1.30% | 0.0% |
| 43rd | Argentina | 1.40% | -36.4% |
| 44th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 1.40% | -30.0% |
| 45th | Jamaica | 1.40% | 250.0% |
| 46th | Serbia | 1.70% | -15.0% |
| 47th | Paraguay | 1.90% | -26.9% |
| 48th | Romania | 2.00% | -16.7% |
| 49th | Armenia | 2.10% | 40.0% |
| 50th | Costa Rica | 2.20% | -35.3% |
| 51st | Montenegro | 2.50% | 13.6% |
| 52nd | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 3.10% | -26.2% |
| 53rd | Panama | 3.30% | 13.8% |
| 54th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 3.70% | -19.6% |
| 55th | Uzbekistan | 4.40% | -95.3% |
| 56th | El Salvador | 5.10% | 70.0% |
| 57th | Peru | 5.20% | -49.5% |
| 58th | Ecuador | 5.30% | -36.9% |
| 59th | Kyrgyz Republic | 5.60% | -40.4% |
| 60th | Brazil | 7.50% | 167.9% |
| 61st | Philippines | 8.10% | -2.4% |
| 62nd | Indonesia | 8.60% | -12.2% |
| 63rd | Tajikistan | 9.10% | -31.6% |
| 64th | Georgia | 10.80% | -10.0% |
| 65th | Colombia | 11.20% | -17.0% |
| 66th | Senegal | 17.90% | -6.3% |
| 67th | Côte d'Ivoire | 20.90% | -7.9% |
| 68th | Kosovo | 25.00% | 48.8% |
| 69th | Cameroon | 26.70% | -7.9% |
| 70th | Benin | 27.20% | -26.9% |
| 71st | Togo | 34.40% | -2.0% |
| 72nd | Mali | 36.10% | 22.8% |
| 73rd | Guinea-Bissau | 39.90% | 7.5% |
| 74th | Burkina Faso | 42.10% | -11.7% |
| 75th | Kenya | 46.40% | 4.5% |
| 76th | Niger | 60.50% | 2.5% |
| 77th | Madagascar | 69.20% | 2.8% |
| 78th | Central African Republic | 71.60% | 6.4% |
FAQ
What was Kenya's poverty rate in 2021?▾
Kenya's poverty rate in 2021 was 46.40%. This ranked 75th globally.
How did Kenya's poverty rate change in 2021?▾
Kenya's poverty rate increased by 4.5% in 2021 compared to 2020.
Which country had the highest poverty rate in 2021?▾
Central African Republic had the highest poverty rate in 2021 at 71.60%.
What is the poverty rate of Kenya in 2021?▾
The poverty rate of Kenya in 2021 was 46.40%. This ranked 75th globally.
How does 2021 compare to 2020 for Kenya's poverty rate?▾
Kenya's poverty rate went from 44.40% in 2020 to 46.40% in 2021, a 4.5% increase.
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