Kenya Statistics

Population

57,532,493 people (2025)

Total GDP

$131.7B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$2,470 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.628 (143.)

About Kenya

Kenya is East African safari destination with Maasai Mara wildlife and Great Rift Valley. The country has Indian Ocean coastline and Mount Kenya. Kenyan culture emphasizes ethnic diversity, entrepreneurship, and traditional wisdom.

The nation has tropical and arid climate with varied geography. Kenya has presidential republic with democratic institutions. The country has services economy, tourism, and agricultural sectors.

Nairobi is capital with modern skyline and Maasai culture proximity. Kenya has excellent wildlife conservation and safari tourism. The nation has English and Kiswahili as official languages.

Traditional Kenyan culture includes Maasai traditions, beadwork, and tribal customs. The country has religious diversity with Christianity, Islam, and traditional beliefs. Kenyan cuisine features ugali, nyama choma, and East African spices.

The population is 56 million with young demographics and urbanization. Kenya offers safari adventures, cultural richness, and East African leadership in regional hub.

Geographic Distribution

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$131.7B
$123.9B
$116.0B
$108.2B
$100.3B
$100.3B
$100.9B
$109.9B
$114.7B
$108.7B
$120.9B
$131.7B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
18.3%
0-14
18.0%
10.7%
15-24
10.8%
13.5%
25-44
13.8%
5.9%
45-64
6.0%
1.3%
65+
1.7%
Male
Female
%49.7 (28.596.556)
%50.3 (28.935.936)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 104.195.500 -0.03% 179.4
2090 103.764.128 +0.13% 178.7
2080 101.743.624 +0.29% 175.2
2070 97.825.655 +0.53% 168.5
2060 91.569.580 +0.81% 157.7
2050 83.593.239 +1.05% 143.9
2040 74.108.863 +1.44% 127.6
2030 63.102.245 +1.81% 108.7
2025 NOW 57.532.493 +1.95% 99.1
2020 52.217.334 +1.98% 89.9
2015 47.088.526 +2.25% 81.1
2010 41.598.567 +2.94% 71.6
2005 35.796.484 +3.12% 61.6
2000 30.642.890 +3.06% 52.8
1995 26.601.751 +2.88% 45.8
1990 22.892.651 +3.5% 39.4
1985 19.201.768 +3.71% 33.1
1980 16.018.459 +3.61% 27.6
1975 13.511.671 +3.38% 23.3
1970 11.368.791 +3.92% 19.6
1965 9.338.078 +4.06% 16.1
1960 7.695.307 +3.67% 13.3
1955 6.529.297 +2.85% 11.2
1950 5.769.185 - 9.9

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Largest Cities

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Geographic Regions

Baringo
666.763
Bomet
875.689
Bungoma
1.670.570
Busia
893.681
Elgeyo-Marakwet
454.480
Embu
608.599
Garissa
841.353
Homa Bay
1.131.950
Isiolo
268.002
Kajiado
1.117.840
Kakamega
1.867.579
Kericho
901.777
Kiambu
2.417.735
Kilifi
1.453.787
Kirinyaga
610.411
Kisii
1.266.860
Kisumu
1.155.574
Kitui
1.136.187
Kwale
866.820
Laikipia
518.560
Lamu
143.920
Machakos
1.421.932
Makueni
987.653
Mandera
867.457
Marsabit
459.785
Meru
1.545.714
Migori
1.116.436
Mombasa
1.208.333
Murang'a
1.056.640
Nairobi
4.397.073
Nakuru
2.162.202
Nandi
885.711
Narok
1.157.873
Nyamira
605.576
Nyandarua
638.289
Nyeri
759.164
Samburu
310.327
Siaya
993.183
Taita-Taveta
340.671
Tana River
315.943
Tharaka-Nithi
393.177
Trans Nzoia
990.341
Turkana
926.976
Uasin Gishu
1.163.186
Vihiga
590.013
Wajir
781.263
West Pokot
621.241

Cities

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Data Sources

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