Rank #98 by World Population
🇰🇪Kenya
Kenya has a population of 55,339,003, ranking #98 in the world. The capital is Nairobi. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Lower middle income
55,339,003
Population
#98
World Rank
63.6
Life Expectancy
$1,943
GDP Per Capita
Kenya, #98 by world population
Kenya Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Kenya had a population of 7,695,307 in 1960 and 56,432,944 in 2024, a 7.3× growth over 64 years. The peak was 56,432,944 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.16%.
56,432,944
Population (2024)
7,695,307
Population (1960)
56,432,944
Peak (2024)
3.16%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 7,695,307 |
| 1961 | 7,987,770 |
| 1962 | 8,299,308 |
| 1963 | 8,627,971 |
| 1964 | 8,973,535 |
| 1965 | 9,338,078 |
| 1966 | 9,717,816 |
| 1967 | 10,111,057 |
| 1968 | 10,518,823 |
| 1969 | 10,939,695 |
| 1970 | 11,368,791 |
| 1971 | 11,788,904 |
| 1972 | 12,206,060 |
| 1973 | 12,634,835 |
| 1974 | 13,070,078 |
| 1975 | 13,511,671 |
| 1976 | 13,957,623 |
| 1977 | 14,428,819 |
| 1978 | 14,934,126 |
| 1979 | 15,460,666 |
| 1980 | 16,018,459 |
| 1981 | 16,601,507 |
| 1982 | 17,206,175 |
| 1983 | 17,846,374 |
| 1984 | 18,514,906 |
| 1985 | 19,201,768 |
| 1986 | 19,901,646 |
| 1987 | 20,616,096 |
| 1988 | 21,356,219 |
| 1989 | 22,118,434 |
| 1990 | 22,892,651 |
| 1991 | 23,646,514 |
| 1992 | 24,382,460 |
| 1993 | 25,117,188 |
| 1994 | 25,857,130 |
| 1995 | 26,601,751 |
| 1996 | 27,344,211 |
| 1997 | 28,101,768 |
| 1998 | 28,888,057 |
| 1999 | 29,733,408 |
| 2000 | 30,642,890 |
| 2001 | 31,619,170 |
| 2002 | 32,629,808 |
| 2003 | 33,652,223 |
| 2004 | 34,713,455 |
| 2005 | 35,796,484 |
| 2006 | 36,904,008 |
| 2007 | 38,036,349 |
| 2008 | 39,206,351 |
| 2009 | 40,408,891 |
| 2010 | 41,598,567 |
| 2011 | 42,758,461 |
| 2012 | 43,888,303 |
| 2013 | 44,986,791 |
| 2014 | 46,051,440 |
| 2015 | 47,088,526 |
| 2016 | 48,139,687 |
| 2017 | 49,197,766 |
| 2018 | 50,207,107 |
| 2019 | 51,202,827 |
| 2020 | 52,217,334 |
| 2021 | 53,219,166 |
| 2022 | 54,252,461 |
| 2023 | 55,339,003 |
| 2024 | 56,432,944 |
Demographics
| Population | 55,339,003 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.98% |
| Urban Population | 31.6% |
| Fertility Rate | 3.21 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 63.6 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 34.7 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$1,943
GDP Per Capita
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
38.5
Gini Index (inequality)
41.1%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
4.4%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.29
Physicians per 1,000
4.0%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
34.7
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
76.2%
Electricity Access
29.4%
Internet Users
122
Mobile Subs per 100
95.3
People per km2
-10,003
Net Migration
Environment
6.2%
Forest Area
Kenya Climate
Kenya has an average annual temperature of 19.3°C (67°F) and receives about 1007 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.3°C
Avg Temp
1007
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20° / 68° | 58 mm |
| February | 21° / 69° | 51 mm |
| March | 21° / 70° | 88 mm |
| April | 20° / 69° | 237 mm |
| May | 19° / 67° | 182 mm |
| June | 18° / 64° | 39 mm |
| July | 17° / 63° | 21 mm |
| August | 18° / 64° | 20 mm |
| September | 19° / 65° | 28 mm |
| October | 20° / 68° | 61 mm |
| November | 20° / 67° | 133 mm |
| December | 19° / 67° | 89 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kenya
The most comfortable months to visit Kenya are typically February, September and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 28°C high). The coldest is July (near 12°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Kenya in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya has a population of 55,339,003, ranking #98 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.98%.
Life expectancy in Kenya is 63.6 years. The infant mortality rate is 34.7 per 1,000 live births.
Kenya's GDP per capita is $1,943. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
31.6% of Kenya's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 95.3 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Kenya is available from the World Bank.
The most comfortable months to visit Kenya are typically February, September and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Kenya has an average annual temperature of 19.3°C and about 1007 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically March and the coldest is July.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 55,339,003 residents, Kenya is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa . Its population is growing quickly, by about 2.0% a year.
GDP per capita is roughly $1,943, placing Kenya among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 63.6 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 3.2 births per woman, and 31.6% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.