Population
Kenya is higher
Kenya records 56,432,944, about 3.96× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Kenya is higher
Kenya records 591,969 km², about 22.5× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Kenya is higher
Kenya records $120.34 billion, about 8.44× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇰🇪 Kenya56,432,944
🇷🇼 Rwanda14,256,567
Kenya’s population is 296% larger than that of Rwanda, a difference of 42,176,377.
Surface area
🇰🇪 Kenya591,969 km²
🇷🇼 Rwanda26,338 km²
Kenya’s surface area is about 22.5× that of Rwanda, a difference of 565,631 km².
Population density
🇰🇪 Kenya95.3 /km²
🇷🇼 Rwanda541 /km²
Rwanda’s population density is 468% higher than that of Kenya, a difference of 446 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇰🇪 Kenya$120.34 billion · 2024
🇷🇼 Rwanda$14.25 billion · 2024
Kenya’s nominal GDP is 744% larger than that of Rwanda, a difference of $106.09 billion.
GDP per capita
🇰🇪 Kenya$2,132 · 2024
🇷🇼 Rwanda$1,000 · 2024
Kenya’s GDP per capita is 113% higher than that of Rwanda, a difference of $1,133.
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
Nairobi
Kigali
Population
56,432,944
14,256,567
Surface area
591,969 km²
26,338 km²
Population density
95.3 /km²
541 /km²
Nominal GDP
$120.34 billion · 2024
$14.25 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$2,132 · 2024
$1,000 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Currency
Kenyan shilling · KES · KSh
Rwandan franc · RWF · FRw
Nationality
Kenyan
Rwandan
Phone code
+254
+250
Internet domain
.ke
.rw
ISO codes
KE / KEN
RW / RWA
Time zone
Africa/Nairobi
Africa/Kigali
Native name
Kenya
Rwanda
| Measure | Kenya | Rwanda |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Nairobi | Kigali |
| Population | 56,432,944 | 14,256,567 |
| Surface area | 591,969 km² | 26,338 km² |
| Population density | 95.3 /km² | 541 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $120.34 billion · 2024 | $14.25 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,132 · 2024 | $1,000 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Kenyan shilling · KES · KSh | Rwandan franc · RWF · FRw |
| Nationality | Kenyan | Rwandan |
| Phone code | +254 | +250 |
| Internet domain | .ke | .rw |
| ISO codes | KE / KEN | RW / RWA |
| Time zone | Africa/Nairobi | Africa/Kigali |
| Native name | Kenya | Rwanda |
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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Rwanda
Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa, where the African Great Lakes region and East Africa converge. It is located just south of the Equator, approximately 2 kilometers south of the equator. Rwanda is a mountainous country, earning it the nickname "Land of a Thousand Hills" (Kinyarwanda: Igihugu cy'Imihigo).
Full Rwanda profile →Kenya & Rwanda: Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What is the capital of Rwanda?
The capital of Rwanda is Kigali.
What is the population of Rwanda?
Rwanda has a recorded population of approximately 14,256,567 people.
How big is Rwanda?
Rwanda covers an area of about 26,338 km².
What is the population density of Rwanda?
Rwanda has a population density of roughly 541 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Rwanda?
Rwanda has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $14.25 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Rwanda?
Rwanda has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,000.
What currency is used in Rwanda?
Rwanda uses the Rwandan franc (RWF), with the symbol FRw.
Where is Rwanda located?
Rwanda is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What are people from Rwanda called?
People from Rwanda are referred to as Rwandan.
What is the phone calling code for Rwanda?
The international dialing code for Rwanda is +250.
What is the internet domain for Rwanda?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Rwanda is .rw.
What time zone is Rwanda in?
Rwanda uses the Africa/Kigali time zone.
What is Rwanda known for?
Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa, where the African Great Lakes region and East Africa converge. It is located just south of the Equator, approximately 2 kilometers south of the equator. Rwanda is a mountainous country, earning it the nickname "Land of a Thousand Hills" (Kinyarwanda: Igihugu cy'Imihigo).