Human Development Index groups in Kenya
Kenya: Human Development Index groups was 0.628 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Human Development Index groups in Kenya, 1990–2023
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, human development index groups in Kenya stood at 0.628. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 10.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, human development index groups in Kenya peaked at 0.628 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.483, in 1993.
That places Kenya 143rd out of 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 34 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.4888 | 0.483 | 0.499 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5277 | 0.5 | 0.553 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5815 | 0.552 | 0.611 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6155 | 0.6 | 0.628 | 4 |
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5834 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.22 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is human development index groups in Kenya?
- Human development index groups in Kenya was 0.628 in 2023, according to UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest human development index groups recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 0.628 in 2023.
- What is the lowest human development index groups recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.483 in 1993.
- How does Kenya rank for human development index groups?
- Kenya ranks 143rd out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is human development index groups rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Human Development Index groups. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, a good education, and a decent standard of living. Higher values indicate higher human development.