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Human Development Index in Kenya – HDI by County
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of wellbeing across countries. It incorporates three key dimensions of human life: knowledge, standards of living, and a long, healthy life.[1]
The Human Development Index measures a long, healthy life by ...
Best Counties in Kenya to Live in - Access to Infrastructure and Amenities
Which counties in Kenya offer the best quality of life? In this post, we examine several key indicators of wellbeing and rank them to find the countries with the best quality of life.
Our Basic Access Index ranges from zero to ...
Wheat Production in Kenya by County - Agriculture Statistics
Wheat is one of Kenya’s major food crops, alongside maize, beans, Irish potatoes, cassava, and sweet potatoes. It is mainly grown in Narok and Nakuru Counties.
However, even though Kenyans consume a lot of wheat, the country cannot meet the demand ...
Census 1948 - Population of Kenya by Tribe and District
The first census to be conducted in Kenya was in 1948 by the British and was part of the East African Population Census.[1]
The official census results were published in 1953 in a document titled "African Population of Kenya Colony: ...
Population of Kenya 2025 - Population by County
Kenya's total population was 53,331,000 in 2025.[1] This reflects a 1.7% increase in the number of people between 2024 and 2025.
The county with the highest population in 2025 was Nairobi, which had a total population of 4.9 million.
Historical population ...
HIV in Kenya by County – Prevalence, New Infections, Deaths
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the white blood cells in the human body, leading to a weakened immune system.
The Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a disease that occurs in the later stages of an HIV ...
Households Access to Safe Drinking Water in Kenya by Constituency
Access to safe drinking water describes households with water piped into their homes or those that get water from protected wells and springs, boreholes with pumps, bottled water, or rainwater.[1]
Unlike surface water and other unimproved sources such as unprotected ...
Male and Female Homicide Rates in Kenya by County
How many people in Kenya die annually from intentional homicides? This article provides up-to-date data on the murder rate in Kenya and the total number of homicide deaths over the years.
We break the data down by gender, capturing the number ...
Households with Access to Safe Drinking Water in Kenya
A household in Kenya is considered to have access to safe drinking water if its main source of water is improved and shielded from contamination.
Improved sources of water include piped water, boreholes with pumps, bottled water, rainwater, protected wells, and ...
A Large Share of Food Consumed in Kenyan Households is Purchased
Where do most Kenyans get their food, and how does it affect their well-being? A 2022 Kenya Continuous and Household Survey (KCHS) highlights three major sources of food in most Kenyan households:
Purchases (including stock)
Own production
Gifts
The KCHS evaluates a household’s ...