Perceived Importance of Cash Remittances to Household Income, Kenya
Distribution of remittance recipients' perceptions on the importance of cash remittances to their household income.
4 rows· 2 columns· Kenya, 2025· Source: 2025-Remittances-Household-Survey-Report (1).pdf· Updated 27 Jun 2026
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| importance_category | recipient_percent # |
|---|---|
| Very important: Main source of income | 22.2 |
| Important: Supplementary income | 42.3 |
| Not important: Additional income but not relied upon | 35.4 |
| Additional income but not relied upon | 35.4 |
Data dictionary
| Column | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| importance_category | text | Category describing the perceived importance of cash remittances to household income. |
| recipient_percent | number | Percentage of recipients who hold this perception. |
Cite this data
LeadAfrik Public Economics Hub. "Perceived Importance of Cash Remittances to Household Income, Kenya." Source: 2025-Remittances-Household-Survey-Report (1).pdf. Updated 27 Jun 2026. Retrieved from https://www.leadafrik.com/data/explore/perceived-importance-of-cash-remittances-to-household-income