Economy, jobs and prices in Nandi, Kenya: official figures
Nandi's economy (Gross County Product) was worth KSh 193.2 billion in 2022 at current prices, 1.6% of the 47 counties' combined KSh 12.29 trillion, or about KSh 206,400 per resident; 20th highest of Kenya's 47 counties per person (all counties: KSh 242,700).
How much do households in Nandi spend?
Households in Nandi spent an average of KSh 6,312 a month per adult equivalent on food and other goods in 2022, 20th lowest of Kenya's 47 counties (Kenya: KSh 8,030); food took 62.1% of spending.
Source: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow many people in Nandi have work?
55.5% of women and 70.5% of men aged 15-49 in Nandi were working when surveyed in 2022 (Kenya: 52.4% and 77.1%).
Source: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics and Ministry of Health (with ICF) · saved copyDo people in Nandi use mobile money and the internet?
76.7% of women aged 15-49 in Nandi had used a bank account or a mobile phone for money transactions in the previous year and 73.9% owned a mobile phone (2022; Kenya: 79.3% and 77.5%); 36.4% had used the internet in the previous year (Kenya: 44.2%).
Source: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics and Ministry of Health (with ICF) · saved copyHow many homes in Nandi have electricity?
50.5% of Nandi's 226,515 households got their lighting from the national electricity grid in the 2023/24 Kenya Housing Survey, 21st highest of Kenya's 47 counties (Kenya: 57.7%); 47.4% relied on solar panels or solar-charged lamps.
Source: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow many homes in Nandi have piped water?
35.5% of households in Nandi had piped water in 2023/24, 22nd highest of Kenya's 47 counties (Kenya: 44.9%).
Source: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics · saved copyDo people in Nandi own or rent their homes?
77.6% of households in Nandi owned their home in 2023/24 and 13.5% paid rent (Kenya: 61.3% and 33.4%).
Source: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics · saved copyMore figures
- Its output grew 29.5% in money terms between 2020 and 2022, before allowing for inflation (all counties: 24.6%). Source: Commission on Revenue Allocation · saved copy
How Nandi compares with other counties
Gross County Product per person, current prices (2022)
Nandi ranks 20 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Gross County Product per person, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Laikipia | KSh 217,400 |
| 18 | Kericho | KSh 217,000 |
| 19 | Bomet | KSh 210,100 |
| 20 | Nandi | KSh 206,400 |
| 21 | Taita-Taveta | KSh 195,500 |
| 22 | Kisii | KSh 193,500 |
| 23 | Tharaka-Nithi | KSh 189,300 |
Monthly consumption per adult equivalent (2022)
Nandi ranks 28 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Monthly consumption per adult equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Kilifi | KSh 6,537 |
| 26 | Nyamira | KSh 6,463 |
| 27 | Migori | KSh 6,315 |
| 28 | Nandi | KSh 6,312 |
| 29 | Nyandarua | KSh 6,211 |
| 30 | Siaya | KSh 6,186 |
| 31 | Kwale | KSh 6,110 |
Households lit by the national grid (2023/24)
Nandi ranks 21 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Households lit by the national grid |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Lamu | 52.3% |
| 19 | Tharaka-Nithi | 52.3% |
| 20 | Meru | 52.2% |
| 21 | Nandi | 50.5% |
| 22 | Isiolo | 50.1% |
| 23 | Trans Nzoia | 47.6% |
| 24 | Kericho | 46.3% |
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Sources
- Commission on Revenue Allocation: Recommendation concerning the Fourth Basis for Revenue Sharing among County Governments, FY 2025/26-2029/30: Table 2-7 and Appendix I (KNBS census, poverty and Gross County Product data), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 76961d1ebf71…)
- Kenya National Bureau of Statistics and Ministry of Health (with ICF): Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2022, Volume 1: county tables (C tables), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 202dd70451a0…)
- Kenya National Bureau of Statistics: 2023/24 Kenya Housing Survey Basic Report: Tables 3.6, 5.10 and 5.18 by county, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 52fcb74800ea…)
- Kenya National Bureau of Statistics: The Kenya Poverty Report 2022 (2022 Kenya Continuous Household Survey): Tables 3.2 and 4.6, Annex Tables A1, B1, C1 and E.2, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 e3298f81209a…)
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