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Kenya: Secondary education, duration (years)

In , Kenya's Secondary education, duration (years) was 6.00.

That's up 0.0% from 2024, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 6.43 . Kenya ranks #137 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.SEC.DURS) • Data as of 2025

Trend (2006–2025)

Kenya Secondary education, duration (years) trend

Highlights

Peak
6.00
Trough
6.00
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr
10-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Secondary education, duration (years)
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000

About Secondary education, duration (years)

Secondary duration refers to the number of grades (years) in secondary school.

Indicator code: SE.SEC.DURSCategory: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Kenya's Secondary education, duration (years) in 2025?
In 2025, Kenya's Secondary education, duration (years) was 6.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kenya's Secondary education, duration (years) rising or falling?
Kenya's Secondary education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Kenya rank globally on Secondary education, duration (years)?
In 2025, Kenya ranked #137 out of 209 countries reporting Secondary education, duration (years).
How does Kenya's Secondary education, duration (years) compare to the world average?
The global average for Secondary education, duration (years) in 2025 was 6.43, so Kenya is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 of 48.
What is Secondary education, duration (years) and how is it measured?
Secondary duration refers to the number of grades (years) in secondary school.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.SEC.DURS), CC BY 4.0.