Varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate in Kenya
Kenya: Varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate was 1.08 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.08 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 147.2%
World rank
42nd
of 176 countries
All-time high
520 % change on previous year
in 1920
All-time low
-29.33 % change on previous year
in 1934
Years of data
125
1901–2025
Varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate in Kenya, 1901–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate in Kenya is 1.08 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 147.2% on the previous year and up 169.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate in Kenya peaked at 520 % change on previous year in 1920 and was at its lowest, -29.33 % change on previous year, in 1934.
Kenya ranks 42nd of 176 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate in Kenya, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1902 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1903 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1904 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1905 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1906 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1907 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1908 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1909 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1910 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1911 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1912 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1913 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1914 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1915 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1916 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1917 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1918 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1919 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1920 | 520 % change on previous year | — |
| 1921 | 8.06 % change on previous year | -98.4% |
| 1922 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1923 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1924 | 4.48 % change on previous year | — |
| 1925 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -68.1% |
| 1926 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1927 | -4.23 % change on previous year | — |
| 1928 | 8.82 % change on previous year | -308.8% |
| 1929 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1930 | 2.7 % change on previous year | — |
| 1931 | -1.32 % change on previous year | -148.7% |
| 1932 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1933 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1934 | -29.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1935 | -13.21 % change on previous year | -55.0% |
| 1936 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1937 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1938 | 47.83 % change on previous year | — |
| 1939 | 10.29 % change on previous year | -78.5% |
| 1940 | -1.33 % change on previous year | -113.0% |
| 1941 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1942 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1943 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1944 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1945 | 2.7 % change on previous year | — |
| 1946 | 3.95 % change on previous year | +46.1% |
| 1947 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1948 | 3.8 % change on previous year | — |
| 1949 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1950 | 3.66 % change on previous year | — |
| 1951 | -1.18 % change on previous year | -132.2% |
| 1952 | -3.57 % change on previous year | +203.6% |
| 1953 | -3.7 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 1954 | -1.28 % change on previous year | -65.4% |
| 1955 | 3.9 % change on previous year | -403.9% |
| 1956 | 17.5 % change on previous year | +349.2% |
| 1957 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -81.8% |
| 1958 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1959 | 2 % change on previous year | -35.3% |
| 1960 | 8.82 % change on previous year | +341.2% |
| 1961 | 9.91 % change on previous year | +12.3% |
| 1962 | 0.8197 % change on previous year | -91.7% |
| 1963 | 70.73 % change on previous year | +8529.3% |
| 1964 | 13.33 % change on previous year | -81.1% |
| 1965 | 15.55 % change on previous year | +16.6% |
| 1966 | -10.18 % change on previous year | -165.5% |
| 1967 | -11.34 % change on previous year | +11.3% |
| 1968 | -0.9132 % change on previous year | -91.9% |
| 1969 | -7.83 % change on previous year | +757.8% |
| 1970 | -2 % change on previous year | -74.5% |
| 1971 | 0.5102 % change on previous year | -125.5% |
| 1972 | -0.5076 % change on previous year | -199.5% |
| 1973 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -301.0% |
| 1974 | 2.02 % change on previous year | +98.0% |
| 1975 | 3.47 % change on previous year | +71.5% |
| 1976 | 0.4785 % change on previous year | -86.2% |
| 1977 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1978 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 0.4762 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | -1.9 % change on previous year | -498.1% |
| 1981 | -0.9662 % change on previous year | -49.0% |
| 1982 | -3.9 % change on previous year | +303.9% |
| 1983 | -2.03 % change on previous year | -48.0% |
| 1984 | -6.22 % change on previous year | +206.2% |
| 1985 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1986 | 1.1 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1988 | -3.28 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | -1.13 % change on previous year | -65.5% |
| 1990 | 8 % change on previous year | -808.0% |
| 1991 | 7.41 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 1992 | 43.35 % change on previous year | +485.2% |
| 1993 | 13.06 % change on previous year | -69.9% |
| 1994 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -88.4% |
| 1995 | 0.8982 % change on previous year | -40.9% |
| 1996 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1997 | -0.2967 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | 8.04 % change on previous year | -2808.0% |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 3.03 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 0.5348 % change on previous year | -82.4% |
| 2002 | 11.44 % change on previous year | +2038.6% |
| 2003 | 21.72 % change on previous year | +89.9% |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | 0.1961 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | -18.79 % change on previous year | -9681.2% |
| 2009 | 0.241 % change on previous year | -101.3% |
| 2010 | 2.64 % change on previous year | +997.4% |
| 2011 | 0.2342 % change on previous year | -91.1% |
| 2012 | -0.7009 % change on previous year | -399.3% |
| 2013 | 23.29 % change on previous year | -3423.3% |
| 2014 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -87.7% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2016 | -0.9276 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | -4.12 % change on previous year | +344.1% |
| 2018 | -3.12 % change on previous year | -24.1% |
| 2019 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -132.3% |
| 2020 | 0.3992 % change on previous year | -60.4% |
| 2021 | 0.7952 % change on previous year | +99.2% |
| 2022 | 8.48 % change on previous year | +966.5% |
| 2023 | 3.64 % change on previous year | -57.1% |
| 2024 | -2.28 % change on previous year | -162.7% |
| 2025 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -147.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1910s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1920s | 53.86 % change on previous year | -4.23 % change on previous year | 520 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.7 % change on previous year | -29.33 % change on previous year | 47.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.9114 % change on previous year | -1.33 % change on previous year | 3.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.36 % change on previous year | -3.7 % change on previous year | 17.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 8.89 % change on previous year | -11.34 % change on previous year | 70.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.5463 % change on previous year | -2 % change on previous year | 3.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.83 % change on previous year | -6.22 % change on previous year | 1.1 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.2 % change on previous year | -0.2967 % change on previous year | 43.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.84 % change on previous year | -18.79 % change on previous year | 21.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.12 % change on previous year | -4.12 % change on previous year | 23.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.02 % change on previous year | -2.28 % change on previous year | 8.48 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- 39 Solomon Islands 1.16 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Netherlands 1.09 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Papua New Guinea 1.08 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Sweden 0.9081 % change on previous year compare
- 44 North Macedonia 0.8977 % change on previous year compare
- 45 Jamaica 0.8772 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate in Kenya?
- Varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate in Kenya was 1.08 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 520 % change on previous year in 1920.
- What is the lowest varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was -29.33 % change on previous year in 1934.
- How does Kenya rank for varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate?
- Kenya ranks 42nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Varieties democracy vdem. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Varieties democracy vdem. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.