Republic of Kenya
Capital: Nairobi
Population: 52,428,2901
Currency: Kenyan shilling (KES)
Kenya is a East African country located on the eastern coast of Africa, bordered by Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east, Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, and South Sudan to the northwest. To the east, it has a coastline along the Indian Ocean. Its capital and largest city is Nairobi, which is also a regional financial hub. Kenya is known for its diverse landscapes, which include savannahs, mountain ranges, lakes, and the famous Great Rift Valley. The country is home to a variety of wildlife and is famous for its national parks and safaris. Kenya has a growing economy, with major industries in agriculture (especially tea, coffee, and horticulture), tourism, and manufacturing. It is a presidential republic and a member of the United Nations, the African Union (AU), the East African Community (EAC), and the Commonwealth of Nations.
Growth Rate
1.972
%
Fertility Rate
3.208
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
7.211
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
63.6
years
Total Population in Kenya
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Kenya.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-0.181
(+0.003)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for Kenya are based on data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). Source: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.