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 |
Support domestic technology development, research and innovation in developing countries, including by ensuring a conducive policy environment for, inter alia, industrial diversification and value addition to commodities |
| Indicator |
Proportion of medium and high-tech industry value added in total value added |
| Metadata update |
2024 |
| Related indicators |
4.4.1, 9.2.1 |
| Organisation |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Contact person(s) |
Senior Manager, National Accounts Statistics |
| Contact organisation unit |
Directorate of Macroeconomic statistics |
| Contact person function |
Production and Dissemination of Annual GDP , Quarterly GDP and National accounts statistics |
| Contact phone |
+254-20-3317583/+254-20-3317612/+254-20-3317586] |
| Contact mail |
30266-00100, Nairobi Kenya |
| Contact email |
directormacro@knbs.or.ke |
| Definition and concepts |
Definitions: The proportion of medium-high and high-tech industry (MHT) value added in total value added of manufacturing (MVA) is a ratio value between the value added of MHT industry and MVA. Concepts: The value added of an industry (industry value added) is a survey concept that refers to the given industry’s net output derived from the difference of gross output and intermediate consumption. Manufacturing sector is defined according to the International Standard Industrial Classification of all Economic Activities (ISIC) Revision 3 (1990) or Revision 4 (2008). Technology classification is based on Research and Development (R&D) expenditure relative to value added otherwise referred as R&D intensity. The classification of MHT industries by ISIC Rev. 3 and ISIC Rev. 4 is as follows: Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products; basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations; weapons and ammunition; computer, electronic and optical products; electrical equipment; machinery and equipment; motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers and other transport equipment. |
| Unit of measure |
Per cent(%) |
| Classifications |
International Standard Industrial Classification of all Economic Activities (ISIC) Revision 4 |
| Data sources |
National Accounts |
| Data collection method |
Administrative sources |
| Data collection calendar |
Annual |
| Data release calendar |
April of every year |
| Data providers |
All stakeholders in manufacturing, Kenya Association of Manufacturers, Kenya Investment Authority, Export Processing Zones Authority, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics among others |
| 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 |
Industrial development generally entails a structural transition from resource-based and low technology activities to MHT activities. A modern, highly complex production structure offers better opportunities for skills development and technological innovation. MHT activities are also the high value addition industries of manufacturing with higher technological intensity and labour productivity. Increasing the share of MHT sectors also reflects the impact of innovation. |
| Comment and limitations |
The informal part of the manufacturing sector is underestimated. |
| Method of computation |
The indicator is calculated as the share of the sum of the value added from MHT economic activities to MVA. |
| Validation |
The data submitted is verified through consistency checks and validation. |
| Methods and guidance available to countries for the compilation of the data at the national level |
International Recommendations for Industrial Statistics (IRIS) 2008 https://unstats.un.org/unsd/publication/seriesM/seriesm_90e.pdf International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) https://unstats.un.org/unsd/classifications/Econ/isic |
| 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 is available from 2015 onwards. |
| Comparability/deviation from international standards |
Comparable internationally with other ISIC rev. 4 users. |
| References and Documentation |
www.unido.org/statistics https://stat.unido.org/ https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/files/SDG-indicator-metadata.zip, Kenya Quality Assurance Framework (KeQAF), UBOS Metadata Handbook for Sustainable Development Goals, International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities 2008. https://unstats.un.org/unsd/publication/seriesm/seriesm_4rev4e.pdf |
| Metadata last updated | Aug 28, 2025 |