In 2022, Kenya scored 0.60 points in the Human Development Index (HDI), which indicated a medium level of development. An overall improvement was recorded from 2000 onwards. That year, Kenya's score was 0.49, meaning that the country had a low level of human development. The categorization changed from low to medium in 2008; however, it fell back into the low HDI category the following year. Since 2010, Kenya has remained in the medium category.
Human development index score of Kenya from 2000 to 2022
Figures have been rounded. Therefore, data may differ from the original three-decimal scores.
The Human Development Index is a composite index measuring average achievement in three basic dimensions of human development — a long and healthy life, knowledge, and a decent standard of living. Countries are grouped into four categories based on their HDI score.
Very high human development: 0.800 and above High human development: 0.700-0.799 Medium human development: 0.550-0.699 Low human development: Below 0.550
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UNDP. (March 13, 2024). Human development index score of Kenya from 2000 to 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1472359/human-development-index-of-kenya/
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UNDP. (2024). Human development index score of Kenya from 2000 to 2022. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1472359/human-development-index-of-kenya/
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