Annual rate of change in urban populations in Kenya
Kenya: Annual rate of change in urban populations was 1.3 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
1.3
World rank
37th
of 144 countries
All-time high
6.85
in 1985
All-time low
-0.854
in 1975
Years of data
11
1970–2020
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Kenya, 1970–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Kenya recorded 1.3 for annual rate of change in urban populations in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 39.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual rate of change in urban populations in Kenya peaked at 6.85 in 1985 and was at its lowest, -0.854, in 1975.
Kenya ranks 37th of 144 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | -0.5249 | — |
| 1975 | -0.854 | +62.7% |
| 1980 | 1.45 | -269.8% |
| 1985 | 6.85 | +372.0% |
| 1990 | 0.1506 | -97.8% |
| 1995 | 1.41 | +837.1% |
| 2000 | 0.9707 | -31.2% |
| 2005 | -0.2313 | -123.8% |
| 2010 | 0.931 | -502.5% |
| 2015 | 2.66 | +186.0% |
| 2020 | 1.3 | -51.3% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 1.3 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.808, 1.6× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 1.3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.3, 1.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.6895 | -0.854 | -0.5249 | 2 |
| 1980s | 4.15 | 1.45 | 6.85 | 2 |
| 1990s | 0.781 | 0.1506 | 1.41 | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.3697 | -0.2313 | 0.9707 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.8 | 0.931 | 2.66 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More population data for Kenya
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0288 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.22 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0288 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1094 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 85,212 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.9 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7363 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.038 (2100)
- Population density 183.07 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 6.40 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual rate of change in urban populations in Kenya?
- Annual rate of change in urban populations in Kenya was 1.3 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 6.85 in 1985.
- What is the lowest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.854 in 1975.
- How does Kenya rank for annual rate of change in urban populations?
- Kenya ranks 37th out of 144 countries with data for 2020.
- Is annual rate of change in urban populations rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual rate of change in urban populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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