What is the Population of Kenya?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Kenya has a population of approximately 53,330,978 people, making it the 26th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.67% of the world's population. With a land area of 580,367 km², the population density is roughly 92 people per km².
| Population | 53,330,978 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 26th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.67% |
| Area | 580,367 km² |
| Population density | 92 / km² |
| Demonym | Kenyan |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 53,330,978 | 26th |
| Thailand | 65,859,640 | 23rd |
| South Africa | 63,100,945 | 24th |
| Italy | 58,927,633 | 25th |
| Colombia | 53,057,212 | 27th |
| Sudan | 51,662,000 | 28th |
| Myanmar | 51,316,756 | 29th |
Kenya compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | 111,652,998 | 1,104,300 |
| Somalia | 19,655,000 | 637,657 |
| South Sudan | 15,786,898 | 619,745 |
| Tanzania | 68,153,004 | 947,303 |
| Uganda | 45,905,417 | 241,550 |
Kenya in context
- Kenya covers 580,367 km², making it the 47th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.
- With 53,330,978 people, Kenya holds about 12.2% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Kenya is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Kenya — FAQ
What is the population of Kenya?
The population of Kenya is approximately 53,330,978 (53.3 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Kenya in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Kenya at approximately 53,330,978 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Kenya is the 26th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Kenya?
Approximately 53,330,978 people live in Kenya, making it the 26th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Kenya rank by population?
Kenya is the 26th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.67%.
What is the population density of Kenya?
Kenya has a population density of roughly 92 people per km², based on a land area of 580,367 km².
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