Population
Kenya is higher
Kenya records 56,432,944, about 4.02× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Kenya is higher
Kenya records 591,969 km², about 21.3× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Kenya is higher
Kenya records $120.34 billion, about 39.0× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇮 Burundi14,047,786
🇰🇪 Kenya56,432,944
Kenya’s population is 302% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of 42,385,158.
Surface area
🇧🇮 Burundi27,830 km²
🇰🇪 Kenya591,969 km²
Kenya’s surface area is about 21.3× that of Burundi, a difference of 564,139 km².
Population density
🇧🇮 Burundi505 /km²
🇰🇪 Kenya95.3 /km²
Burundi’s population density is 429% higher than that of Kenya, a difference of 409 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇮 Burundi$3.08 billion · 2024
🇰🇪 Kenya$120.34 billion · 2024
Kenya’s nominal GDP is about 39.0× that of Burundi, a difference of $117.26 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇮 Burundi$219 · 2024
🇰🇪 Kenya$2,132 · 2024
Kenya’s GDP per capita is 872% higher than that of Burundi, a difference of $1,913.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Bujumbura
Nairobi
Population
14,047,786
56,432,944
Surface area
27,830 km²
591,969 km²
Population density
505 /km²
95.3 /km²
Nominal GDP
$3.08 billion · 2024
$120.34 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$219 · 2024
$2,132 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Currency
Burundian franc · BIF · FBu
Kenyan shilling · KES · KSh
Nationality
Burundian
Kenyan
Phone code
+257
+254
Internet domain
.bi
.ke
ISO codes
BI / BDI
KE / KEN
Time zone
Africa/Bujumbura
Africa/Nairobi
Native name
Burundi
Kenya
| Measure | Burundi | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bujumbura | Nairobi |
| Population | 14,047,786 | 56,432,944 |
| Surface area | 27,830 km² | 591,969 km² |
| Population density | 505 /km² | 95.3 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $3.08 billion · 2024 | $120.34 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $219 · 2024 | $2,132 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Burundian franc · BIF · FBu | Kenyan shilling · KES · KSh |
| Nationality | Burundian | Kenyan |
| Phone code | +257 | +254 |
| Internet domain | .bi | .ke |
| ISO codes | BI / BDI | KE / KEN |
| Time zone | Africa/Bujumbura | Africa/Nairobi |
| Native name | Burundi | Kenya |
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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Burundi
Nestled in the heart of the African Great Lakes region, Burundi is a small yet vibrant nation known for its lush landscapes, resilient people, and rich cultural tapestry.
Full Burundi profile →Burundi & Kenya: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Burundi?
The capital of Burundi is Bujumbura.
What is the population of Burundi?
Burundi has a recorded population of approximately 14,047,786 people.
How big is Burundi?
Burundi covers an area of about 27,830 km².
What is the population density of Burundi?
Burundi has a population density of roughly 505 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Burundi?
Burundi has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.08 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Burundi?
Burundi has a GDP per capita of approximately $219.
What currency is used in Burundi?
Burundi uses the Burundian franc (BIF), with the symbol FBu.
Where is Burundi located?
Burundi is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What are people from Burundi called?
People from Burundi are referred to as Burundian.
What is the phone calling code for Burundi?
The international dialing code for Burundi is +257.
What is the internet domain for Burundi?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Burundi is .bi.
What time zone is Burundi in?
Burundi uses the Africa/Bujumbura time zone.
What is Burundi known for?
Nestled in the heart of the African Great Lakes region, Burundi is a small yet vibrant nation known for its lush landscapes, resilient people, and rich cultural tapestry.
What is the capital of Kenya?
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi.
What is the population of Kenya?
Kenya has a recorded population of approximately 56,432,944 people.
How big is Kenya?
Kenya covers an area of about 591,969 km².
What is the population density of Kenya?
Kenya has a population density of roughly 95.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Kenya?
Kenya has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $120.34 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Kenya?
Kenya has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,132.
What currency is used in Kenya?
Kenya uses the Kenyan shilling (KES), with the symbol KSh.
Where is Kenya located?
Kenya is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What are people from Kenya called?
People from Kenya are referred to as Kenyan.
What is the phone calling code for Kenya?
The international dialing code for Kenya is +254.
What is the internet domain for Kenya?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Kenya is .ke.
What time zone is Kenya in?
Kenya uses the Africa/Nairobi time zone.