Kenya: Rural population, percent

For that indicator, we provide data for Kenya from 1960 to 2022. The average value for Kenya during that period was 82.39 percent with a minimum of 71 percent in 2022 and a maximum of 92.64 percent in 1960. The latest value from 2022 is 71 percent. For comparison, the world average in 2022 based on 196 countries is 38.97 percent. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.