Kenya - Poverty Rate 2022
46.90%
+0.50pp from 2021
Kenya's poverty rate was 46.90% in 2022, increased +0.50pp from 46.40% in 2021. This was the 67th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2022▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Belgium | 0.00% | - |
| 2nd | Bhutan | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 3rd | China | 0.00% | - |
| 4th | Cyprus | 0.00% | - |
| 5th | Czechia | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 6th | Moldova | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 7th | Slovenia | 0.00% | - |
| 8th | Thailand | 0.00% | - |
| 9th | Finland | 0.10% | - |
| 10th | France | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 11th | Luxembourg | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 12th | Malta | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 13th | Russian Federation | 0.10% | -50.0% |
| 14th | Switzerland | 0.20% | - |
| 15th | Denmark | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 16th | Ireland | 0.20% | 100.0% |
| 17th | Portugal | 0.20% | -33.3% |
| 18th | Uruguay | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 19th | Norway | 0.30% | 50.0% |
| 20th | Poland | 0.30% | 200.0% |
| 21st | Croatia | 0.40% | 33.3% |
| 22nd | Latvia | 0.40% | -20.0% |
| 23rd | Mongolia | 0.40% | -76.5% |
| 24th | Chile | 0.50% | -70.6% |
| 25th | Estonia | 0.50% | 66.7% |
| 26th | Türkiye | 0.50% | -44.4% |
| 27th | Austria | 0.60% | 20.0% |
| 28th | Greece | 0.60% | -14.3% |
| 29th | Italy | 0.70% | -22.2% |
| 30th | Slovak Republic | 0.70% | 133.3% |
| 31st | Spain | 0.80% | 14.3% |
| 32nd | Lithuania | 0.80% | 166.7% |
| 33rd | Dominican Republic | 1.00% | -23.1% |
| 34th | Bulgaria | 1.10% | -8.3% |
| 35th | United States | 1.20% | 140.0% |
| 36th | Argentina | 1.30% | -7.1% |
| 37th | Sweden | 1.30% | 116.7% |
| 38th | Romania | 1.50% | -25.0% |
| 39th | Costa Rica | 1.60% | -27.3% |
| 40th | Viet Nam | 1.60% | 23.1% |
| 41st | Armenia | 1.90% | -9.5% |
| 42nd | Serbia | 2.00% | 17.6% |
| 43rd | Suriname | 2.20% | -89.3% |
| 44th | Mexico | 2.30% | -46.5% |
| 45th | Nepal | 2.40% | -88.8% |
| 46th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 2.80% | -24.3% |
| 47th | Paraguay | 3.20% | 68.4% |
| 48th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 3.30% | 6.5% |
| 49th | Ecuador | 4.40% | -17.0% |
| 50th | Uzbekistan | 4.40% | 0.0% |
| 51st | Kyrgyz Republic | 4.50% | -19.6% |
| 52nd | Peru | 4.80% | -7.7% |
| 53rd | Brazil | 4.90% | -34.7% |
| 54th | El Salvador | 5.20% | 2.0% |
| 55th | India | 5.30% | -80.4% |
| 56th | Bangladesh | 5.90% | -69.7% |
| 57th | Lebanon | 5.90% | 5,800.0% |
| 58th | Georgia | 7.70% | -28.7% |
| 59th | Indonesia | 7.90% | -8.1% |
| 60th | Equatorial Guinea | 8.80% | - |
| 61st | Tajikistan | 8.90% | -2.2% |
| 62nd | Colombia | 9.30% | -17.0% |
| 63rd | Kosovo | 10.00% | -60.0% |
| 64th | Syrian Arab Republic | 16.50% | - |
| 65th | Chad | 39.50% | -5.7% |
| 66th | Nigeria | 41.80% | 22.2% |
| 67th | Kenya | 46.90% | 1.1% |
| 68th | Zambia | 71.70% | 5.6% |
| 69th | Mozambique | 81.40% | -0.2% |
FAQ
What was Kenya's poverty rate in 2022?▾
Kenya's poverty rate in 2022 was 46.90%. This ranked 67th globally.
How did Kenya's poverty rate change in 2022?▾
Kenya's poverty rate increased by 1.1% in 2022 compared to 2021.
Which country had the highest poverty rate in 2022?▾
Mozambique had the highest poverty rate in 2022 at 81.40%.
What is the poverty rate of Kenya in 2022?▾
The poverty rate of Kenya in 2022 was 46.90%. This ranked 67th globally.
How does 2022 compare to 2021 for Kenya's poverty rate?▾
Kenya's poverty rate went from 46.40% in 2021 to 46.90% in 2022, a 1.1% increase.
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