Kenya Labour Force

Kenya KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week

2000 - 2009 | Yearly | Hour | World Bank

KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data was reported at 32.709 Hour in 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.400 Hour for 2000. KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data is updated yearly, averaging 21.054 Hour from Dec 2000 to 2009, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.709 Hour in 2009 and a record low of 9.400 Hour in 2000. KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Average working hours of children studying and working refer to the average weekly working hours of those children who are attending school in combination with economic activity.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
32.71 2009 yearly 2000 - 2009

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Kenya KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Female: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week

2000 - 2009 | Yearly | Hour | World Bank

KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Female: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data was reported at 32.501 Hour in 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 8.700 Hour for 2000. KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Female: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data is updated yearly, averaging 20.600 Hour from Dec 2000 to 2009, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.501 Hour in 2009 and a record low of 8.700 Hour in 2000. KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Female: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Average working hours of children studying and working refer to the average weekly working hours of those children who are attending school in combination with economic activity.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
32.50 2009 yearly 2000 - 2009

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Kenya KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Male: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week

2000 - 2009 | Yearly | Hour | World Bank

KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Male: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data was reported at 32.903 Hour in 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.000 Hour for 2000. KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Male: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data is updated yearly, averaging 21.452 Hour from Dec 2000 to 2009, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.903 Hour in 2009 and a record low of 10.000 Hour in 2000. KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Male: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Average working hours of children studying and working refer to the average weekly working hours of those children who are attending school in combination with economic activity.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
32.90 2009 yearly 2000 - 2009

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Kenya KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Working Only: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week

2000 - 2009 | Yearly | Hour | World Bank

KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Working Only: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data was reported at 45.344 Hour in 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 23.400 Hour for 2000. KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Working Only: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data is updated yearly, averaging 34.372 Hour from Dec 2000 to 2009, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.344 Hour in 2009 and a record low of 23.400 Hour in 2000. KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Working Only: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Average working hours of children working only refers to the average weekly working hours of those children who are involved in economic activity and not attending school.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
45.34 2009 yearly 2000 - 2009

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Kenya Kenya KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Working Only: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week

Kenya KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Working Only: Female: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week

2000 - 2009 | Yearly | Hour | World Bank

KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Working Only: Female: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data was reported at 44.400 Hour in 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 25.400 Hour for 2000. KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Working Only: Female: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data is updated yearly, averaging 34.900 Hour from Dec 2000 to 2009, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.400 Hour in 2009 and a record low of 25.400 Hour in 2000. KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Working Only: Female: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Average working hours of children working only refers to the average weekly working hours of those children who are involved in economic activity and not attending school.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
44.40 2009 yearly 2000 - 2009

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Kenya Kenya KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Working Only: Female: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week

Kenya KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Working Only: Male: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week

2000 - 2009 | Yearly | Hour | World Bank

KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Working Only: Male: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data was reported at 46.116 Hour in 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 21.500 Hour for 2000. KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Working Only: Male: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data is updated yearly, averaging 33.808 Hour from Dec 2000 to 2009, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46.116 Hour in 2009 and a record low of 21.500 Hour in 2000. KE: Average Working Hours of Children: Working Only: Male: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Average working hours of children working only refers to the average weekly working hours of those children who are involved in economic activity and not attending school.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
46.12 2009 yearly 2000 - 2009

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Kenya KE: Children in Employment: % of Children Aged 7-14

1999 - 2009 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Children in Employment: % of Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 34.439 % in 2009. This records a decrease from the previous number of 37.700 % for 2000. KE: Children in Employment: % of Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 34.439 % from Dec 1999 to 2009, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.700 % in 2000 and a record low of 6.700 % in 1999. KE: Children in Employment: % of Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
34.44 2009 yearly 1999 - 2009

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Kenya KE: Children in Employment: Female: % of Female Children Aged 7-14

1999 - 2009 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Children in Employment: Female: % of Female Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 33.921 % in 2009. This records a decrease from the previous number of 35.200 % for 2000. KE: Children in Employment: Female: % of Female Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 33.921 % from Dec 1999 to 2009, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35.200 % in 2000 and a record low of 6.400 % in 1999. KE: Children in Employment: Female: % of Female Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
33.92 2009 yearly 1999 - 2009

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Kenya KE: Children in Employment: Male: % of Male Children Aged 7-14

1999 - 2009 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Children in Employment: Male: % of Male Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 34.942 % in 2009. This records a decrease from the previous number of 40.100 % for 2000. KE: Children in Employment: Male: % of Male Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 34.942 % from Dec 1999 to 2009, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 40.100 % in 2000 and a record low of 6.900 % in 1999. KE: Children in Employment: Male: % of Male Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
34.94 2009 yearly 1999 - 2009

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Kenya KE: Children in Employment: Study and Work: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

1999 - 2009 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Children in Employment: Study and Work: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data was reported at 67.511 % in 2009. This records a decrease from the previous number of 85.900 % for 2000. KE: Children in Employment: Study and Work: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 67.511 % from Dec 1999 to 2009, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.900 % in 2000 and a record low of 55.200 % in 1999. KE: Children in Employment: Study and Work: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
67.51 2009 yearly 1999 - 2009

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Kenya Kenya KE: Children in Employment: Study and Work: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

Kenya KE: Children in Employment: Study and Work: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

1999 - 2009 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Children in Employment: Study and Work: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data was reported at 68.222 % in 2009. This records a decrease from the previous number of 85.100 % for 2000. KE: Children in Employment: Study and Work: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 68.222 % from Dec 1999 to 2009, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.100 % in 2000 and a record low of 53.100 % in 1999. KE: Children in Employment: Study and Work: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
68.22 2009 yearly 1999 - 2009

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Kenya KE: Children in Employment: Study and Work: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

1999 - 2009 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Children in Employment: Study and Work: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data was reported at 66.840 % in 2009. This records a decrease from the previous number of 86.600 % for 2000. KE: Children in Employment: Study and Work: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 66.840 % from Dec 1999 to 2009, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 86.600 % in 2000 and a record low of 56.500 % in 1999. KE: Children in Employment: Study and Work: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
66.84 2009 yearly 1999 - 2009

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Kenya KE: Children in Employment: Work Only: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

1999 - 2009 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Children in Employment: Work Only: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data was reported at 32.489 % in 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.100 % for 2000. KE: Children in Employment: Work Only: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 32.489 % from Dec 1999 to 2009, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.800 % in 1999 and a record low of 14.100 % in 2000. KE: Children in Employment: Work Only: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Work only refers to children involved in economic activity and not attending school.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
32.49 2009 yearly 1999 - 2009

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Kenya Kenya KE: Children in Employment: Work Only: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

Kenya KE: Children in Employment: Work Only: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

1999 - 2009 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Children in Employment: Work Only: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data was reported at 31.778 % in 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.900 % for 2000. KE: Children in Employment: Work Only: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 31.778 % from Dec 1999 to 2009, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46.900 % in 1999 and a record low of 14.900 % in 2000. KE: Children in Employment: Work Only: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Work only refers to children involved in economic activity and not attending school.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
31.78 2009 yearly 1999 - 2009

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Kenya KE: Children in Employment: Work Only: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

1999 - 2009 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Children in Employment: Work Only: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data was reported at 33.160 % in 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.400 % for 2000. KE: Children in Employment: Work Only: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 33.160 % from Dec 1999 to 2009, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.500 % in 1999 and a record low of 13.400 % in 2000. KE: Children in Employment: Work Only: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Work only refers to children involved in economic activity and not attending school.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
33.16 2009 yearly 1999 - 2009

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Kenya KE: Labour Force

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | Person | World Bank

KE: Labour Force data was reported at 19,352,405.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 18,748,056.000 Person for 2016. KE: Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 12,882,111.500 Person from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19,352,405.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 8,811,367.000 Person in 1990. KE: Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database and World Bank population estimates. Labor data retrieved in September 2018.; Sum; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
19,352,327.00 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Kenya Kenya KE: Labour Force

Kenya KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 65.406 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 65.443 % for 2016. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 66.701 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.826 % in 1990 and a record low of 64.843 % in 2005. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
65.41 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Kenya KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 65.938 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 65.973 % for 2016. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 67.226 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 74.868 % in 1990 and a record low of 65.217 % in 2005. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
65.94 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Kenya KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 34.169 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 34.334 % for 2016. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 42.603 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57.480 % in 1990 and a record low of 34.169 % in 2017. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
34.17 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Kenya Kenya KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24

Kenya KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 62.440 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 62.514 % for 2016. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 63.058 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 70.325 % in 1990 and a record low of 60.129 % in 2005. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
62.44 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Kenya KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 63.035 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 63.108 % for 2016. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 63.688 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.446 % in 1990 and a record low of 60.548 % in 2005. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
63.03 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Kenya Kenya KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64

Kenya KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 32.113 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 32.307 % for 2016. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 40.054 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57.598 % in 1990 and a record low of 32.113 % in 2017. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
32.11 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Kenya KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 68.469 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 68.468 % for 2016. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 70.852 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.424 % in 1990 and a record low of 68.468 % in 2016. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
68.47 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Kenya KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 68.909 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 68.906 % for 2016. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 71.258 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 78.380 % in 1990 and a record low of 68.906 % in 2016. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
68.91 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Kenya KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 36.213 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 36.349 % for 2016. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 45.142 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57.361 % in 1990 and a record low of 36.213 % in 2017. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
36.21 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Kenya KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 91.195 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 91.304 % for 2016. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 90.854 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 94.922 % in 1999 and a record low of 86.248 % in 2005. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
91.19 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Kenya KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

1989 - 2009 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 76.520 % in 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 63.930 % for 2005. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 72.391 % from Dec 1986 to 2009, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.520 % in 2009 and a record low of 63.930 % in 2005. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
81.55 2009 yearly 1989 - 2009

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Kenya KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

1989 - 2009 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 71.540 % in 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 59.490 % for 2005. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 70.438 % from Dec 1986 to 2009, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.540 % in 2009 and a record low of 54.500 % in 1986. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
76.28 2009 yearly 1989 - 2009

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Kenya KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

1989 - 2009 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 81.750 % in 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 68.610 % for 2005. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 81.400 % from Dec 1986 to 2009, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.750 % in 2009 and a record low of 68.610 % in 2005. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
86.83 2009 yearly 1989 - 2009

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Kenya KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

1989 - 2009 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 87.850 % in 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 86.707 % for 2005. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 87.414 % from Dec 1989 to 2009, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 94.627 % in 1999 and a record low of 86.707 % in 2005. KE: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
87.85 2009 yearly 1989 - 2009

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Kenya KE: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KE: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 48.499 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 48.532 % for 2016. KE: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 48.363 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.564 % in 1999 and a record low of 47.132 % in 2005. KE: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Female labor force as a percentage of the total show the extent to which women are active in the labor force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database and World Bank population estimates. Labor data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
48.50 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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