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Key Labour Market Statistics

Latest available survey

National Snapshot · Kenya

Pressure Area High

17.7%

Youth Unemployment

Actively seeking but not finding work

Underutilised Underemployed

35.9%

Youth Underemployment

Working but not enough hours/income

Vulnerable Poverty

44%

Youth Below Poverty Line

Living below basic income threshold

Participation Active

55.3%

Labour Force Participation

Youth (15–34 yrs) in labour force

Engaged Employed

45%

Employment Ratio

Share of youth population that is employed

At Risk NEET

15%

NEET Rate

Not in Employment, Education or Training

Source: KNBS & LMIS Analytics

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Labour Demand Data and Analytics

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Skills in high demand
Labour Market Conditions
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Based on Kenya National Occupational Classification Standards (KNOCS)

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Labour Supply Data and Analysis

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Graduates from institutions
Skills Inventory distribution
Enrollment trends
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Labour Market Trends

Measures of key labour market variables in Kenya:

Derived from World Bank Skills Towards Employment and Productivity (STEP) Analysis

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