Report on population policy in kenya

5609 as compared to their neighbours Uganda with 3. The population density (people per square kilometre) was at 85. 15 in 2016 as compared to Uganda’s 206. Currently, the total population of Kenya is 52,349,919 which is equivalent to 0. 68% of the total world population as compared to their neighbours Uganda with a population of 39,170,125. 03 as compared to Uganda’s 59. 89 and Tanzania 65. 89 years. However, with the high rates of health concerns, the life expectancy of the country is likely to drop significantly interfering with the productivity rates. (World Bank, 2019) Why is fertility in Kenya an economic rational Decision? The fertility rate in Kenya has declined significantly over the past decades. 58 and 16. 4 million of the population living below the poverty line as per the year 2018, parents prefer the low number of children to be economically beneficial (Amek et al.

Positively, the declining infertility is likely to stabilize the economy of the country as the consumer per index (CPI) is likely to increase and pressure on the country’s resources will be reduced. In addition, the low level of infertility will be associated with a better quality of infrastructure, employment, better healthcare and education. Negatively, the country’s productivity might be reduced in the future as the rural-urban migration is very high with the country depending on agricultural production. Positively, the creation of employment and empowerment of youths and women will ensure that living standards of the population are increased. In addition, the country’s economy will grow rapidly as more income is generated into the economy. With employment, the population is likely to access better education and healthcare which are the main population issues in the country.