Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Kenya
Kenya: Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth was 0.8794 % change on previous year in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Kenya, 1991–2030
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Kenya is 0.8794 % change on previous year, measured in 2030.
That represents a change of up 6.7% on the previous year and up 81.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Kenya peaked at 2.79 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.3127 % change on previous year, in 2024.
Kenya ranks 38th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Kenya, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.75 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 1993 | 2.38 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 1994 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1995 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1996 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 1997 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 1998 | 2.13 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 2.17 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 2.21 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 2.29 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 2.34 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 2.36 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 2.42 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 2.5 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 2.6 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 2007 | 2.71 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 2.79 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -11.2% |
| 2012 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -12.8% |
| 2013 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 2014 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -17.1% |
| 2015 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -16.9% |
| 2016 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 2017 | 0.943 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 2018 | 0.6567 % change on previous year | -30.4% |
| 2019 | 0.5106 % change on previous year | -22.2% |
| 2020 | 0.4855 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 0.3705 % change on previous year | -23.7% |
| 2022 | 0.3181 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 2023 | 0.3307 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 0.3127 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2025 | 0.3478 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 2026 | 0.4267 % change on previous year | +22.7% |
| 2027 | 0.5604 % change on previous year | +31.3% |
| 2028 | 0.7092 % change on previous year | +26.5% |
| 2029 | 0.8239 % change on previous year | +16.2% |
| 2030 | 0.8794 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.29 % change on previous year | 2.1 % change on previous year | 2.75 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.5 % change on previous year | 2.21 % change on previous year | 2.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.45 % change on previous year | 0.5106 % change on previous year | 2.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4685 % change on previous year | 0.3127 % change on previous year | 0.8239 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 0.8794 % change on previous year | 0.8794 % change on previous year | 0.8794 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 35 Solomon Islands 0.9338 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Gabon 0.931 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Singapore 0.914 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Côte d'Ivoire 0.858 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Comoros 0.8229 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Saudi Arabia 0.7629 % change on previous year compare
More gender data for Kenya
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 21,579 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 740,912 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 751,960 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 725,839 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 736,424 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 712,907 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 723,661 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 702,473 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 712,985 (2025)
- Age population, age 04, female, interpolated 691,890 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Kenya?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Kenya was 0.8794 % change on previous year in 2030, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 2.79 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3127 % change on previous year in 2024.
- How does Kenya rank for child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth?
- Kenya ranks 38th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) International Labour Organization
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.