KEN · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Total Population
56.43 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
63.8 years
Median Age
20.1 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56,432,944 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 1.96 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 95.3 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 26.97 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 7.18 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 3.17 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 63.8 years | 2024 |
| Median Age | 20.1 years | 2025 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 34.2 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 82.2 percent | 2000 |
| Urban Population (%) | 31.9 percent | 2024 |
Languages
English
Official
Swahili
Official
Religions
Christian
Major
85.5%
Muslim
10.9%
Other
1.8%
None
1.6%