Sub-Saharan Africa
Kenya Population
Total population based on the de facto definition.
Latest Value
56.4M
As of 2024
YoY Change
+2.0%
2023 → 2024
Record High
56.4M
Recorded in 2024
Record Low
7.7M
Recorded in 1960
10-Year Average
51.7M
2015–2024
Data Range
1960–2024
65 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SP.POP.TOTL
Historical Trend
1960 – 2024
Analysis
Kenya's population has been steadily increasing, with the latest data showing 56,432,900 people in 2024. This growth is driven by a relatively high fertility rate and improvements in healthcare, leading to increased life expectancy. The country's population growth poses both opportunities and challenges for economic development and resource allocation.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.4M | 1.1M | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 55.3M | 1.1M | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 54.3M | 1.0M | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 53.2M | 1.0M | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 52.2M | 1.0M | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 51.2M | 996K | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 50.2M | 1.0M | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 49.2M | 1.1M | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 48.1M | 1.1M | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 47.1M | 1.0M | +2.3% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1960–2024
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