This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Kenya statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Kenyan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Kenyan-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 4.2: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education |
| Indicator |
Indicator 4.2.1: Proportion of children aged 24–59 months who are developmentally on track in health, learning and psychosocial well-being, by sex |
| Metadata update |
2024 |
| Related indicators |
None |
| Organisation |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Contact person(s) |
Senior Manager, Social Statistics |
| Contact organisation unit |
Directorate of Population and Social Statistics |
| Contact person function |
Collection, compilation and dissemination of social statistics |
| Contact phone |
+254-735-004-401 |
| Contact mail |
P.O Box 30266 – 00100 GPO Nairobi |
| Contact email |
dpss@knbs.or.ke |
| Definition and concepts |
Definition: The proportion of children aged 24 to 59 months who are developmentally on track in health, learning and psychosocial well-being. Concepts: Health: gross motor development, fine motor development and self-care. Learning: expressive language, literacy, numeracy, pre-writing, and executive functioning. Psychosocial well-being: emotional skills, social skills, internalizing behavior, and externalizing behavior. |
| Unit of measure |
Proportion |
| Classifications |
None |
| Data sources |
Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) |
| Data collection method |
Data collection includes; survey planning, consultative user needs assessment meetings, survey and sampling design, questionnaire development, pretesting and finalization of questionnaires, recruitment and training of field staff, field data collection and capture, data processing, management, checking and analysis, report writing and production. At each stage, the survey conformed to international best practices in survey implementation. |
| Data collection calendar |
2027 |
| Data release calendar |
2027 |
| Data providers |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Data compilers |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Institutional mandate |
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is established under the Statistics Act, 2006 as the principal agency of the Government for collecting, analyzing and disseminating statistical data in Kenya and as the custodian of official statistical information. |
| Rationale |
Early childhood development (ECD) sets the stage for life-long thriving. Investing in ECD is one of the most critical and cost-effective investments a country can make to improve adult health, education and productivity in order to build human capital and promote sustainable development. ECD is equity from the start and provides a good indication of national development. Efforts to improve ECD can bring about human, social and economic improvements for both individuals and societies. |
| Comment and limitations |
In the KDHS, the Women's questionnaire contains questions about this indicator, but they are limited to asking women only about their biological children. This approach excludes children living in the household who are not biologically related to the women being interviewed. |
| Method of computation |
The number of children aged 24 to 59 months who are developmentally on track in health, learning and psychosocial well-being divided by the total number of children aged 24 to 59 months in the population multiplied by 100%. |
| Validation |
Technical working committee meetings together with stakeholders were held before the launch and dissemination of the KDHS 2022 report. |
| Methods and guidance available to countries for the compilation of the data at the national level |
Early Childhood Development Index (ECDI 2023) |
| Quality management |
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is ISO certified based on 9001:2015 Standard requirements. The processes of compilation, production, publication and dissemination of data, including quality control, are carried out following the methodological framework and standards established by the KNBS, in compliance with the Internationally acceptable standards. |
| Quality assurance |
The KNBS adheres to Kenya Statistical Quality Assurance Framework (KesQAF) that underlines principles to be assured in managing the statistical production processes and output. Data consistency and quality checks are conducted through Technical Working Groups (TWGs) before publication and dissemination. |
| Quality assessment |
KNBS developed a quality assurance framework (KeSQAF), to record and reference the full range of quality concepts, dimensions, and practices. These include; Relevance, accuracy, reliability, timeliness, punctuality, accessibility, clarity, coherence, consistency, methodological soundness, and integrity. |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
Data Availability Data available at National level. Time Series KDHS 2022 Disaggregation Disaggregated by sex, residence, age in months, mother’s education and wealth quintile. |
| Comparability/deviation from international standards |
None |
| References and Documentation |
Kenya DHS 2022 Main Report - Volume 1 - Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (knbs.or.ke) |
| Metadata last updated | Aug 28, 2025 |