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 |
8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all |
|---|---|
| Target |
8.10: Strengthen the capacity of domestic financial institutions to encourage and expand access to banking, insurance and financial services for all |
| Indicator |
8.10.1: (a) Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults and (b) Number of automated teller machines (ATMs) per 100,000 adults |
| Metadata update |
2024 |
| Related indicators |
14.7, 12b |
| Data reporter |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Organisation |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Contact person(s) |
Director Macroeconomic statistics |
| Contact organisation unit |
Directorate of Macroeconomic Statistics |
| Contact person function |
Senior Manager, External Sector, Fiscal and Financial Statistics |
| Contact phone |
+254-202-911-000 |
| Contact mail |
30266-00100, Nairobi- Kenya |
| Contact email |
directormacro@knbs.or.ke |
| Definition, concepts, and classifications |
DEFINITION, CONCEPTS, AND CLASSIFICATIONS |
| Definition and concepts |
Adult population refers to the total population Kenyans 18 years old and above. The number of commercial bank branches refers to the total number of commercial bank branches in Kenya reported annually by the Central Bank of Kenya(CBK). The number of automated teller machines (ATMs), refers to the number of ATMs in Kenya for all types of financial institutions such as: commercial banks, non-deposit taking microfinance institutions, deposit taking micro finance institutions, credit unions and credit cooperatives, and other deposit takers. |
| Unit of measure |
Per 100,000 adults |
| Classifications |
None |
| Data source type and collection method |
DATA SOURCE, TYPE AND DATA COLLECTION METHOD |
| Data sources |
Central Bank of Kenya Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Data collection method |
Administrative, Surveys |
| Data collection calendar |
Annual |
| Data release calendar |
May 2024 |
| Data providers |
MDAC |
| Data compilers |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, Central Bank of Kenya |
| Institutional mandate |
According to the Statistics Act of 2006, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is mandated to collect, compile, analyze, publish and disseminate official statistics for public use |
| Comment and limitations |
The central bank of Kenya report annual data from administrative data collected. |
| Method of computation |
The indicators are calculated based on data collected directly from the CBK and other financial regulator in the country. The formula to obtain these indicators are: The number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults_it= (Number of commercial bank branches_it )/((Adult population_it)/100,000) The number of automated teller machines (ATMs) per 100,000 adults_it= (Number of automated teller machines (ATMs)_it )/( (Adult population_it)/100,000) |
| Validation |
Engaging stake holders and administrative data providers such as banks. Trend analysis |
| Methods and guidance available to countries for the compilation of the data at the national level |
The Bureau employed use of best standards and compilation guides when coming up with the reports |
| 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 |
Regular annual data in Economic Survey report published in KNBS website |
| Comparability/deviation from international standards |
None |
| References and Documentation |
https://www.knbs.or.ke/publications/ |
| Metadata last updated | Aug 28, 2025 |