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Kenya: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Kenya's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 98.25.

That's down 0.3% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 103.81 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2006–2023)

Kenya School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
111.42
Trough
77.51
1-year change
-0.3%
5-year change
-1.5%
-0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
98.2483
98.5520
93.7669
91.9542
77.5132
99.7704
101.9579
104.1149
104.7801
107.1412

About School enrollment, primary (% gross)

Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.

Indicator code: SE.PRM.ENRRCategory: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Kenya's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2023?
In 2023, Kenya's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 98.25, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kenya's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Kenya's School enrollment, primary (% gross) fell 0.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Kenya's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2023 was 103.81, so Kenya is below the world average.
What is School enrollment, primary (% gross) and how is it measured?
Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR), CC BY 4.0.