Kenya
- Capital:
- Nairobi
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Eastern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Abbreviation:
- KEN
58,636,412
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
58,636,412
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Kenya's population is projected to be 104,231,294 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 58,636,412 | 1.96% | 26 |
| 2025 | 57,532,493 | 1.96% | 26 |
| 2020 | 52,217,334 | 1.98% | 27 |
| 2019 | 51,202,827 | 1.98% | 28 |
| 2018 | 50,207,107 | 2.05% | 28 |
| 2017 | 49,197,766 | 2.2% | 28 |
| 2015 | 47,088,526 | 2.51% | 28 |
| 2010 | 41,598,567 | 3.05% | 31 |
| 2005 | 35,796,484 | 3.16% | 33 |
| 2000 | 30,642,890 | 2.87% | 35 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 58,636,412 | 1.96% | 26 |
| 2032 | 65,359,035 | 1.81% | 25 |
| 2037 | 70,910,401 | 1.64% | 23 |
| 2042 | 76,161,724 | 1.44% | 21 |
| 2047 | 80,938,647 | 1.22% | 22 |
| 2052 | 85,294,265 | 1.05% | 22 |
| 2057 | 89,300,068 | 0.92% | 22 |
| 2062 | 93,001,110 | 0.82% | 22 |
| 2067 | 96,191,420 | 0.68% | 22 |
| 2072 | 98,797,656 | 0.54% | 21 |
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Nairobi has a metropolitan area population of 5,603,502, comprising 9.56%% of Kenya's total population.
As of 2026, Kenya has a total population of 58,636,412, ranking as the 26th most populous nation in the world.
Kenya has a net population change of approximately 3,027 people per day, driven by 4,266 births, 1,144 deaths, and net emigration of 95 people.
Kenya represents 0.73% of the total global population and 3.7% of Africa's population.
Kenya has a population density of 103.0 people per km² (approximately 266.8 per mi²), making it the 110th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 30.24% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Kenya is Kikuyu (17.1%) , followed by Luhya (14.3%) .
As of 2026, Christian is the largest religion in Kenya, comprising 85.5% of the population.