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Kenya Primary Completion Rate

Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group)  SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS

102.20% +0.86pp (+0.8%)
Year 2016 Rank #23 Global Peak 102.20% (2016) Source World Bank

Kenya Primary Completion Rate (1970–2016)

Overview

Kenya's primary completion rate stood at 102.20% in 2016, a rise of +0.86pp from 2015. Kenya ranked 23rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Completion Rate YoY change Rank
2016 102.20% +0.86pp #23
2015 101.34% +2.35pp #19
2014 98.99% +11.15pp #44
2005 87.84% +1.80pp #90
2004 86.04% +5.04pp #89
1981 81.00% −0.75pp #18
1980 81.75% −2.50pp #13
1979 84.24% +20.20pp #11
1978 64.05% +1.25pp #22
1977 62.79% +3.96pp #21
1976 58.83% +1.66pp #23
1975 57.17% +4.09pp #20
1973 53.08% +1.13pp #17
1972 51.94% +2.93pp #19
1971 49.01% +1.74pp #14
Show all years (1970-2016)

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
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Kenya matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw primary completion rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kenya's primary completion rate?

Kenya's primary completion rate was 102.20% in 2016. Ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest primary completion rate in Kenya?

Kenya's primary completion rate peaked at 102.20% in 2016.

What was the lowest primary completion rate in Kenya?

The lowest primary completion rate in Kenya was 47.27% in 1970.

How does Kenya rank in primary completion rate?

Kenya ranks 23rd globally in primary completion rate as of 2016.

What is the World Bank indicator code for primary completion rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the primary completion rate of Kenya in 2016?

The primary completion rate of Kenya in 2016 was 102.20%. This ranks 23rd in the world.

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