The age dependency ratio is the number of people aged 0-14 years and 65 years and older relative to the working age population (15-65) per 100 population. Thus, it is expressed as a percentage.
In 2021, the age dependency ratio in Kenya was at **** percent. This meant that there were around ** people aged 0-14 years and 65 years and older per 100 working-age population (aged 15-64 years). The ratio declined from **** percent in 2000, indicating a reduced burden for the working-age population.
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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). (January 3, 2024). Age dependency ratio in Kenya from 2000 to 2021 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from /statistics/1229463/age-dependency-ratio-in-kenya/
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). "Age dependency ratio in Kenya from 2000 to 2021." Chart. January 3, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 20, 2026. /statistics/1229463/age-dependency-ratio-in-kenya/
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). (2024). Age dependency ratio in Kenya from 2000 to 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 20, 2026. /statistics/1229463/age-dependency-ratio-in-kenya/
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Age dependency ratio in Kenya from 2000 to 2021 [Graph], United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), January 3, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1229463/age-dependency-ratio-in-kenya/
