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Kenya: Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)

In , Kenya's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) was 60.20.

That's up 0.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 64.03 . Kenya ranks #164 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #9 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Kenya Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
60.20
Trough
53.46
1-year change
+0.9%
5-year change
+4.9%
+1.0% / yr
10-year change
+9.0%
+0.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)
60.1978
59.6396
59.0648
58.4939
57.9266
57.3842
56.9034
56.4460
55.9796
55.5579

About Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)

Total population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.1564.TO.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Kenya's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Kenya's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) was 60.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kenya's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) rising or falling?
Kenya's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) rose 0.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Kenya rank globally on Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)?
In 2024, Kenya ranked #164 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 15-64 (% of total population).
How does Kenya's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in 2024 was 64.03, so Kenya is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #9 of 48.
What is Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Total population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.