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.c: By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing States |
| Indicator |
Indicator 4.c.1: Proportion of teachers with the minimum required qualifications, by education level |
| Metadata update |
2024 |
| Related indicators |
4.c.3, 4.c.7 |
| Data reporter |
Senior Manager, Social Statistics |
| Organisation |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Contact person(s) |
Senior Manager, Social Statistics |
| Contact organisation unit |
Social Statistics Division |
| 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 percentage of teachers by level of education taught (pre-primary, primary, junior secondary and secondary education) who have received at least the minimum organized pedagogical teacher training pre-service and in-service required for teaching at the relevant level in the country. Concepts: A teacher is trained if they have received at least the minimum organized pedagogical teacher training pre-service and in-service required for teaching at the relevant level in a given country. |
| Unit of measure |
Proportion |
| Classifications |
None |
| Data sources |
Administrative data from the Ministry of education and Teachers Service Commission (TSC) |
| Data collection method |
KNBS sends a data template to the Ministry of Education and TSC. They fill in data from their administrative records on the number of teachers with their highest level of education. KNBS compiles the data, analyses, validates then publishes in the annual economic survey report. |
| Data collection calendar |
Annually |
| Data release calendar |
2024 |
| Data providers |
Ministry of Education and TSC |
| Data compilers |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Institutional mandate |
Promoting coordination among producers, users and suppliers of official statistics by forming appropriate sector committees |
| Rationale |
Teachers play a key role in ensuring the quality of education provided. Ideally all teachers should receive adequate, appropriate and relevant pedagogical training to teach at the chosen level of education and be academically well-qualified in the subject(s) they are expected to teach. This indicator measures the share of the teaching work force which is pedagogically well-trained. A high value indicates that students are being taught by teachers who are pedagogically well-trained to teach. |
| Comment and limitations |
It is important to note that national minimum training requirements can vary widely from one country to the next. This variability between countries lessens the usefulness of global tracking because the indicator would only show the percent reaching national standards, not whether teachers in different countries have similar levels of training. Further work would be required if a common standard for teacher training is to be applied across countries. |
| Method of computation |
The number of teachers in a given level of education who are trained is expressed as a percentage of all teachers in that level of education. PTTn = TTn/Tn where: PTTn = percentage of trained teachers at level n of education TTn = trained teachers at level n of education Tn = total teachers at level n of education n = 02 (pre-primary), 1 (primary), 2 (junior secondary), 3 (secondary) and 23 (secondary) |
| Validation |
Teachers’ data used to produce this indicator are gathered through the annual Economic Survey. The data received are validated using electronic error detection systems that check for arithmetic errors and inconsistencies and trend analysis for implausible results. Queries are taken up with the relevant agencies reporting the data so that corrections can be made (of errors) or explanations given (of implausible but correct results). |
| 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 |
The processes of compilation, production, publication and dissemination of data, including quality control are subjected to a set criteria and standards to ensure conformity. |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
Data Availability: Data available both at National and County level Time Series: Disaggregation: Disaggregated using level of education |
| Comparability/deviation from international standards |
None |
| References and Documentation |
URl: https://www.knbs.or.ke/download/economic-survey-2023/ References: Annual Economic Survey Report |
| Metadata last updated | Aug 28, 2025 |