🇰🇪Kenya — Population & Demographics
Kenya has a population of 55,339,003, ranking #26 in the world. The capital is Nairobi. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank classification: Lower middle income
World countries by population — Kenya is #26
55,339,003
Population
#26
World Rank
63.6
Life Expectancy
$1,943
GDP Per Capita
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
$1,943
GDP Per Capita
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya has a population of 55,339,003, ranking #26 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.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.