The two youngest age groups (18–25 & 26–35 years) collectively account for over half (52.9%) of all Kenyan adults who own an ID document

25.8 million Kenyan adults now own a national ID.
Youths dominate ID ownership, with 18–35-year-olds making up 52.9% of all ID holders.
The 26–35 age group leads the way, accounting for 30.1% of total ID owners.
Young adults (18–25 years) form 22.8% of all ID holders
Older adults (46+ years) collectively make up less than 30% of all ID holders.

According to the 2024 FinAccess Household Survey, 25.8 million Kenyan adults (18+) now own an ID document, a vital gateway to financial, digital, and civic inclusion. The two youngest age groups (18–25 and 26–35 years) collectively account for over half of all ID holders (52.9%).

The data shows that the 26–35 age group leads with 30.1% of all ID owners, followed by those aged 18–25 at 22.8%. Meanwhile, older adults, especially those aged above 55, make up a smaller share (15.4%).

Source:

Central Bank of Kenya — 2024 FinAccess Household Survey

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