Total population in Kenya
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Kenya was 57,532,492 people, up from 56,432,944 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Kenya with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Kenya
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 532 492 |
| 2024 | 56 432 944 |
| 2023 | 55 339 003 |
| 2022 | 54 252 460 |
| 2021 | 53 219 166 |
| 2020 | 52 217 334 |
| 2019 | 51 202 828 |
| 2018 | 50 207 107 |
| 2017 | 49 197 766 |
| 2016 | 48 139 687 |
| 2015 | 47 088 526 |
| 2014 | 46 051 440 |
| 2013 | 44 986 791 |
| 2012 | 43 888 303 |
| 2011 | 42 758 461 |
| 2010 | 41 598 566 |
| 2009 | 40 408 891 |
| 2008 | 39 206 351 |
| 2007 | 38 036 349 |
| 2006 | 36 904 008 |
| 2005 | 35 796 484 |
| 2004 | 34 713 455 |
| 2003 | 33 652 223 |
| 2002 | 32 629 808 |
| 2001 | 31 619 170 |
| 2000 | 30 642 890 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.