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Kenya Primary Enrollment

School enrollment, primary (% gross)  SE.PRM.ENRR

111.23% +12.99pp (+13.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #30 Global Peak 118.23% (1983) Source World Bank

Kenya Primary Enrollment (1970–2025)

Overview

Kenya's primary enrollment stood at 111.23% in 2025, a rise of +12.99pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 111.23% by 2025. Kenya ranked 30th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2026* trend 116.04% - -
2025* trend 111.23% - -
2025 111.23% +12.99pp #30
2023 98.25% −0.30pp #97
2022 98.55% +4.79pp #102
2021 93.77% +1.81pp #128
2020 91.95% +14.44pp #142
2019 77.51% −22.26pp #160
2018 99.77% −2.19pp #89
2017 101.96% −2.16pp #71
2016 104.11% −0.67pp #64
2015 104.78% −2.36pp #57
2014 107.14% −4.28pp #48
2012 111.42% +3.48pp #36
2009 107.95% +0.87pp #57
2008 107.08% −0.51pp #57
2007 107.58% +6.38pp #54
Show all years (1970-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kenya's primary enrollment?

Kenya's primary enrollment was 111.23% in 2025. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 13.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest primary enrollment in Kenya?

Kenya's primary enrollment peaked at 118.23% in 1983.

What was the lowest primary enrollment in Kenya?

The lowest primary enrollment in Kenya was 60.27% in 1970.

How does Kenya rank in primary enrollment?

Kenya ranks 30th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for primary enrollment?

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

What is the projected primary enrollment of Kenya in 2025?

Kenya's primary enrollment is projected to reach 111.23% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary enrollment of Kenya in 2025?

The primary enrollment of Kenya in 2025 was 111.23%. This ranks 30th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_kenya_primary-enrollment, title = {Kenya Primary Enrollment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/kenya/primary-enrollment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }