Kenya: Urban population growth (annual %)
In , Kenya's Urban population growth (annual %) was 2.78.
That's up 5.9% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.60 . Kenya ranks #51 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 10.11
- Trough
- 1.31
- 1-year change
- +5.9%
- 5-year change
- +112.0%
- +16.2% / yr
- 10-year change
- +25.4%
- +2.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Urban population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 2.7784 | |
| 2.6244 | |
| 2.3785 | |
| 2.1615 | |
| 2.0158 | |
| 1.3105 | |
| 1.5721 | |
| 1.8200 | |
| 1.9441 | |
| 2.0402 |
About Urban population growth (annual %)
Annual urban population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear urban population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank total population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.
Indicator code: SP.URB.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Kenya's Urban population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Kenya's Urban population growth (annual %) was 2.78, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Kenya's Urban population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Kenya's Urban population growth (annual %) rose 5.9% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Kenya rank globally on Urban population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Kenya ranked #51 out of 217 countries reporting Urban population growth (annual %).
- How does Kenya's Urban population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Urban population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.60, so Kenya is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 of 48.
- What is Urban population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual urban population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear urban population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank total population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.GROW), CC BY 4.0.