Domestic Remittances Statistics in Kenya (2026)
In 2024, 60.1% of adults in Kenya sent or received domestic remittances, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Down from 64.1% in 2021 to 60.1% in 2024 (−3.9 percentage points). Kenya ranks #12 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #12 of 109 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 60.1% (2024)
- Domestic Remittances in Kenya as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −3.9 pp (2024)
- Down from 64.1% in 2021 to 60.1% in 2024 (−3.9 percentage points).
- Peak value (2021)
- 64.1% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 60.1%.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #12 of 36 (2024)
- Kenya ranks 12 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #12 of 109 (2024)
- Kenya ranks 12 of 109 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 53.6% (2024)
- Kenya (60.1%) is above the average of 53.6% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Sent or received domestic remittances: using an account (% age 15+) (2024)
- 53.4% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Kenya (2024)
- 35% (2024)
- 35% of the population in Kenya used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 56.4 million (2024)
- Kenya had a population of 56.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2021–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60.1% | −3.9 pp |
| 2021 | 64.1% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Kenya sent or received domestic remittances?
60.1% of adults in Kenya sent or received domestic remittances in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Kenya compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Kenya ranks 12 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 60.1% versus a regional average of 53.6% (latest values per country).
Where does Kenya rank globally on domestic remittances?
Kenya ranks 12 of 109 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
When did domestic remittances in Kenya peak?
The highest value in the available series was 64.1% in 2021; the latest (2024) value is 60.1%.
How recent is the domestic remittances data for Kenya?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Kenya.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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