Allocation of Remittance Inflows by Use, Kenya
Percentage distribution of remittance inflows directed towards various uses by recipient households.
13 rows· 2 columns· Kenya, 2025· Source: 2025-Remittances-Household-Survey-Report (1).pdf· Updated 27 Jun 2026
13 of 13 rows
| use_category | share_percent # |
|---|---|
| Food and household goods | 53.5 |
| Education | 16.4 |
| Medical care | 12.5 |
| Food and household goods | 73.1 |
| Education related expenses | 31.4 |
| Medical expenses | 23.9 |
| Purchase clothing | 19.8 |
| Rent and household utilities | 9.3 |
| Ceremonies i.e. Funeral expenses | 8.8 |
| Farming | 8 |
| Debt repayment for the recipient | 3.1 |
| Construction for recipient | 2.6 |
| Investment in real estate | 2.2 |
Data dictionary
| Column | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| use_category | text | Category of expenditure or investment for remittance funds. |
| share_percent | number | Percentage share of remittance inflows allocated to this use. |
Cite this data
LeadAfrik Public Economics Hub. "Allocation of Remittance Inflows by Use, Kenya." Source: 2025-Remittances-Household-Survey-Report (1).pdf. Updated 27 Jun 2026. Retrieved from https://www.leadafrik.com/data/explore/allocation-of-remittance-inflows-by-use-kenya