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The 2018 population projection is 502,412, with fertility rate being 4.1%. The share of population below 15 years 43%. This age-cohort is hugely dependent on the population between 15 and 65 years is 53%. There’s need to reduce fertility rates of the county.
Table 8: Demographic Dividend Potential
Category |
2009* |
2016 |
2018 |
2022 |
Population Size |
369,998 |
468,835 |
502,412 |
572,020 |
Population below 15 years (%) |
46.4 |
43.7 |
43.3 |
42.4 |
Population 15-64 years (%) |
49.6 |
52.7 |
53.1 |
54 |
Popueation above 65 years (%) |
4 |
3.6 |
3.6 |
3.6 |
Workin% Population (%) |
68 |
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Dependency ratio |
1.02 |
0.90 |
0888 |
0.85 |
Unemployment rate % |
5.00 |
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Fertility rate |
4.70 |
4.70 |
4.10 |
3990 |
2009 KNBS Populatoon and Housind census |
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