Lowest Unemployment in Kenya

Top 100 cities ranked by lowest unemployment

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All Countries · Kenya

Lowest Unemployment — Kenya

1 Wanguru 24 5.5%

2 Awendo 17 5.5%

3 Mwingi 27 5.5%

4 Garba Tula 18 5.5%

5 Emali 32 5.5%

6 Wote 32 5.5%

7 Oyugis 17 5.5%

8 Ogembo 25 5.5%

9 Makueni Boma 32 5.5%

10 Rongo 36 5.5%

11 Maai Mahiu 39 5.5%

12 Mai 39 5.5%

13 Hola 48 5.5%

14 Eldama Ravine 10 5.5%

15 Takaba 33 5.5%

16 Taveta 47 5.5%

17 Maua 35 5.5%

18 Kihancha 36 5.5%

19 Chuka 49 5.5%

20 Bondo 46 5.5%

21 Lafey 33 5.5%

22 Kakuma 51 5.5%

23 Karatina 44 5.5%

24 Isebania 36 5.5%

25 Nyamira 42 5.5%

26 Kabarnet 10 5.5%

27 Kajiado 19 5.5%

28 Lamu 30 5.5%

29 Watamu 23 5.5%

30 Elburgon 39 5.5%

31 Makutano 55 5.5%

32 Kitui 27 5.5%

33 Pumwani 05 5.5%

34 Kerugoya 24 5.5%

35 Rongai 39 5.5%

36 Mairo Inya 43 5.5%

37 Maralal 45 5.5%

38 Mariakani 23 5.5%

39 Siaya 46 5.5%

40 Ramu 33 5.5%

41 Marsabit 34 5.5%

42 Nyahururu 29 5.5%

43 Tetu 44 5.5%

44 Lugulu 13 5.5%

45 Kapsabet 40 5.5%

46 Iten 14 5.5%

47 Njoro 39 5.5%

48 Webuye 12 5.5%

49 Murang’a 38 5.5%

50 Masalani 48 5.5%

51 Kinoi 31 5.5%

52 Kenol 38 5.5%

53 Homa Bay 17 5.5%

54 Mumias 20 5.5%

55 Ol Kalou 43 5.5%

56 Moyale 34 5.5%

57 Molo 39 5.5%

58 Habaswein 54 5.5%

59 Ngong 19 5.5%

60 Nairobi 05 5.5%

61 Kakamega 20 5.5%

62 Mombasa 37 5.5%

63 Nakuru 39 5.5%

64 Ruiru 22 5.5%

65 Eldoret 52 5.5%

66 Kisumu 26 5.5%

67 Kikuyu 22 5.5%

68 Thika 05 5.5%

69 Naivasha 39 5.5%

70 Karuri 38 5.5%

71 Karuri 22 5.5%

72 Matuga 28 5.5%

73 Mwala 31 5.5%

74 Lang'ata 05 5.5%

75 Ongata Rongai 19 5.5%

76 Jomvu 37 5.5%

77 Garissa 16 5.5%

78 Kitale 50 5.5%

79 Limuru 22 5.5%

80 Juja 22 5.5%

81 Kitengela 19 5.5%

82 Kiambu 22 5.5%

83 Mlolongo 31 5.5%

84 Malindi 23 5.5%

85 Mandera 33 5.5%

86 Khwisero 20 5.5%

87 Kisii 25 5.5%

88 Gilgil 39 5.5%

89 Narok 41 5.5%

90 Embu 15 5.5%

91 Machakos 31 5.5%

92 Githunguri 31 5.5%

93 Githunguri 22 5.5%

94 El Wak 33 5.5%

95 Upper Gilgil 43 5.5%

96 Kapenguria 55 5.5%

97 Imara Daima Estate 05 5.5%

98 Voi 47 5.5%

99 Kericho 21 5.5%

100 Bungoma 12 5.5%

Cities with the lowest unemployment rates in Kenya represent some of the strongest local job markets. Wanguru has an unemployment rate of just 5.5%. These communities benefit from diverse economies, growing industries, or proximity to major employment centers.

Low unemployment often indicates a healthy local economy with strong demand for workers across multiple sectors. These cities tend to attract new residents and businesses, creating a positive economic cycle of growth and opportunity.

While low unemployment is generally positive, extremely tight labor markets can create challenges for businesses trying to hire and may contribute to upward pressure on wages and, consequently, prices for goods and services.

Did You Know?

1. Wanguru's unemployment rate of 5.5% means virtually everyone who wants a job has one.
2. Cities with unemployment below 3% are generally considered to be at 'full employment' by economists.
3. Low unemployment can actually create challenges for businesses struggling to find workers to fill open positions.

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