Number of strikes and lockouts in Kenya
Kenya: Number of strikes and lockouts was 26 in 1975. ▼ Falling
Number of strikes and lockouts in Kenya, 1969–1975
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of strikes and lockouts in Kenya is 26, measured in 1975. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 78.9% on the previous year and down 76.4% over ten years.
That places Kenya 34th out of 99 countries with data for 1975, putting it in the middle of the range.
Number of strikes and lockouts in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 110 | — |
| 1970 | 84 | -23.6% |
| 1971 | 74 | -11.9% |
| 1972 | 94 | +27.0% |
| 1974 | 123 | +30.9% |
| 1975 | 26 | -78.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 110 | 110 | 110 | 1 |
| 1970s | 80.2 | 26 | 123 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 31 Israel 32
- 32 United States of America 31
- 33 Türkiye 29 compare
- 34 Cyprus 26 compare
- 36 Netherlands Antilles 24
- 36 Ghana 24 compare
More work & labour data for Kenya
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 51,282 1000 No (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of strikes and lockouts in Kenya?
- Number of strikes and lockouts in Kenya was 26 in 1975, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest number of strikes and lockouts recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 123 in 1974.
- What is the lowest number of strikes and lockouts recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 26 in 1975.
- How does Kenya rank for number of strikes and lockouts?
- Kenya ranks 34th out of 99 countries with data for 1975.
- Is number of strikes and lockouts rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Number of strikes and lockouts. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
A strike is a temporary work stoppage carried out by one or more groups of workers with a view to enforcing or resisting demands or expressing grievances, or supporting other workers in their demands or grievances. A lockout is a total or partial temporary closure of one or more places of employment, or the hindering of the normal work activities of employees, by one or more employers with a view to enforcing or resisting demands or expressing grievances, or supporting other employers in their demands or grievances. Data disaggregated by economic activity are provided according to the latest version of the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) available for that year. Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISIC. For more information, refer to the Industrial Relations data (IRdata) database description.