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 |
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation |
|---|---|
| Target |
Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, including, by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending. |
| Indicator |
Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants |
| Metadata update |
2024 |
| Related indicators |
None |
| Organisation |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Contact person(s) |
Senior Manager, Population Statistics |
| Contact organisation unit |
Directorate of Population and Social Statistics |
| Contact person function |
Production and dissemination of Population and demographic statistics |
| Contact phone |
+254-20-3317583/+254-20-3317612/+254-20-3317586] |
| Contact mail |
30266-00100, Nairobi Kenya |
| Contact email |
dpss@knbs.or.ke |
| Definition and concepts |
Definitions: The researchers (in full-time equivalent - FTE) per million inhabitants is a direct measure of the number of research and experimental development (R&D) workers per 1 million people. |
| Unit of measure |
Per million inhabitants |
| Classifications |
International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) (UN-ILO, 2012) and the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) 2011 (UNESCO-UIS, 2012). |
| Data sources |
Kenya Population and Housing census |
| Data collection method |
The indicator is derived from data collected through the Kenya Population and Housing census by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. |
| Data collection calendar |
Every 10 years |
| Data release calendar |
Every 10 years |
| Data providers |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, Population Statistics |
| Data compilers |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| 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 |
| Rationale |
The indicator is a direct measure of the number of research and experimental development (R&D) workers per 1 million people referred to in the target. |
| Comment and limitations |
Research and experimental development (R&D) data need to be collected through surveys, which are expensive. In addition, not always cover all sectors are covered although estimation is done. |
| Method of computation |
Number of researchers during a given year divided by the total population (using mid-year population as reference) and multiplied by 1,000,000. |
| Validation |
None |
| Methods and guidance available to countries for the compilation of the data at the national level |
Guidelines as specified in the Frascati Manual |
| 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 |
KPHC is undertaken at least once in 10 years. Data availability thus remains a challenge |
| Comparability/deviation from international standards |
Consistent. Use of the same standard ensures comparability |
| References and Documentation |
OECD (2015), Frascati Manual 2015: Guidelines for Collecting and Reporting Data on Research and Experimental Development, http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/science-and-technology/frascati-manual-2015_9789264239012-en., UBOS Metadata Handbook for Sustainable Development Goals https://unstats.un.org/unsd/publication/seriesm/seriesm_4rev4e.pdf |
| Metadata last updated | Aug 28, 2025 |