Kenya

Republic of Kenya

"An East African country known for its wildlife safaris, Great Rift Valley, and long-distance runners."

Eastern Africa
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Nairobi

-1.28°, 36.82°

Official Languages

English, Swahili

Population

55.34M

Total Area

580.37K km²

Population Density

95.35 people per km²

Currency

Kenyan shilling

Sh

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

left

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#26
55,339,003

Total Population+2%

2023
#172
63.6 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#50
29.5%

Urban Population

2023
#50
3.21

Fertility Rate

2023
#160
35%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#65
$108.0B

GDP+5.6%

2023
#152
$2.0K

GDP per Capita

2023
#120
4.5%

Inflation

2024
#95
5.4%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#109
38.7

Gini Index

2021

Frequently Asked Questions About Kenya

What is the capital of Kenya?

Kenya's capital city is Nairobi.

What is the population of Kenya?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Kenya is approximately 55.34M people. This makes it the 26th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Kenya?

Kenya spans a total area of approximately 580,367 square kilometers (224,080.86 square miles).

Which continent is Kenya in?

Kenya is located in Africa, specifically within the Eastern Africa subregion.

What is the GDP of Kenya?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Kenya is approximately $108.04B USD. This ranks Kenya as the 65th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.