Kenya

Africa · Eastern Africa

Overview

Kenya is located in Eastern Africa within Africa, alongside 16 other countries in the same subregion.

With a population of 56.4M, Kenya ranks 26th of 196 countries in this dataset by population, with a population density of 97 people per km² (93rd of 196 by density).

Kenya's GDP is $120.3B, 63rd largest of 181 economies tracked here. GDP per capita is $2,132 (144th of 181 by GDP per capita).

Nearby countries in Eastern Africa: Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti.

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Identity

Capital

Nairobi

Currency

Kenyan Shilling

KES

Official language

English, Swahili

Continent / Region

Africa · Eastern Africa

People

Population

56.4MWorld Bank 2024

Population density

97 / km²

Calculated: population ÷ land area

Economy

GDP (current US$)

$120.3BWorld Bank 2024

GDP per capita

$2,132World Bank 2024

Geography

Land area

580,876.3 km²

224,278 mi²

mi² derived from km²

World Bank 2023

Trade

Exports data unavailable for this country.