Population
Tanzania is higher
Tanzania records 68,560,157, about 1.21× the other value.
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Surface area
Tanzania is higher
Tanzania records 947,300 km², about 1.60× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Kenya is higher
Kenya records $120.34 billion, about 1.53× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇰🇪 Kenya56,432,944
🇹🇿 Tanzania68,560,157
Tanzania’s population is 21% larger than that of Kenya, a difference of 12,127,213.
Surface area
🇰🇪 Kenya591,969 km²
🇹🇿 Tanzania947,300 km²
Tanzania’s surface area is 60% larger than that of Kenya, a difference of 355,331 km².
Population density
🇰🇪 Kenya95.3 /km²
🇹🇿 Tanzania72.4 /km²
Kenya’s population density is 32% higher than that of Tanzania, a difference of 23 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇰🇪 Kenya$120.34 billion · 2024
🇹🇿 Tanzania$78.84 billion · 2024
Kenya’s nominal GDP is 53% larger than that of Tanzania, a difference of $41.50 billion.
GDP per capita
🇰🇪 Kenya$2,132 · 2024
🇹🇿 Tanzania$1,187 · 2024
Kenya’s GDP per capita is 80% higher than that of Tanzania, a difference of $946.
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
Dodoma
Population
56,432,944
68,560,157
Surface area
591,969 km²
947,300 km²
Population density
95.3 /km²
72.4 /km²
Nominal GDP
$120.34 billion · 2024
$78.84 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$2,132 · 2024
$1,187 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Currency
Kenyan shilling · KES · KSh
Tanzanian shilling · TZS · TSh
Nationality
Kenyan
Tanzanian
Phone code
+254
+255
Internet domain
.ke
.tz
ISO codes
KE / KEN
TZ / TZA
Time zone
Africa/Nairobi
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Native name
Kenya
Tanzania
| Measure | Kenya | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Nairobi | Dodoma |
| Population | 56,432,944 | 68,560,157 |
| Surface area | 591,969 km² | 947,300 km² |
| Population density | 95.3 /km² | 72.4 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $120.34 billion · 2024 | $78.84 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,132 · 2024 | $1,187 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Kenyan shilling · KES · KSh | Tanzanian shilling · TZS · TSh |
| Nationality | Kenyan | Tanzanian |
| Phone code | +254 | +255 |
| Internet domain | .ke | .tz |
| ISO codes | KE / KEN | TZ / TZA |
| Time zone | Africa/Nairobi | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Native name | Kenya | Tanzania |
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Tanzania, a jewel of East Africa, beckons travelers with its sweeping savannas, towering mountains, and vibrant blend of cultures that celebrate both ancient traditions and modern aspirations.
Full Tanzania profile →Kenya & Tanzania: 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 Tanzania?
The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma.
What is the population of Tanzania?
Tanzania has a recorded population of approximately 68,560,157 people.
How big is Tanzania?
Tanzania covers an area of about 947,300 km².
What is the population density of Tanzania?
Tanzania has a population density of roughly 72.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Tanzania?
Tanzania has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $78.84 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Tanzania?
Tanzania has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,187.
What currency is used in Tanzania?
Tanzania uses the Tanzanian shilling (TZS), with the symbol TSh.
Where is Tanzania located?
Tanzania is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What are people from Tanzania called?
People from Tanzania are referred to as Tanzanian.
What is the phone calling code for Tanzania?
The international dialing code for Tanzania is +255.
What is the internet domain for Tanzania?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tanzania is .tz.
What time zone is Tanzania in?
Tanzania uses the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone.
What is Tanzania known for?
Tanzania, a jewel of East Africa, beckons travelers with its sweeping savannas, towering mountains, and vibrant blend of cultures that celebrate both ancient traditions and modern aspirations.