Population
Kenya is higher
Kenya records 56,432,944, about 1.13× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Kenya is higher
Kenya records 591,969 km², about 2.45× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Kenya is higher
Kenya records $120.34 billion, about 2.23× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇰🇪 Kenya56,432,944
🇺🇬 Uganda50,015,092
Kenya’s population is 13% larger than that of Uganda, a difference of 6,417,852.
Surface area
🇰🇪 Kenya591,969 km²
🇺🇬 Uganda241,550 km²
Kenya’s surface area is 145% larger than that of Uganda, a difference of 350,419 km².
Population density
🇰🇪 Kenya95.3 /km²
🇺🇬 Uganda207 /km²
Uganda’s population density is 117% higher than that of Kenya, a difference of 112 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇰🇪 Kenya$120.34 billion · 2024
🇺🇬 Uganda$53.91 billion · 2024
Kenya’s nominal GDP is 123% larger than that of Uganda, a difference of $66.43 billion.
GDP per capita
🇰🇪 Kenya$2,132 · 2024
🇺🇬 Uganda$1,078 · 2024
Kenya’s GDP per capita is 98% higher than that of Uganda, a difference of $1,055.
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
Kampala
Population
56,432,944
50,015,092
Surface area
591,969 km²
241,550 km²
Population density
95.3 /km²
207 /km²
Nominal GDP
$120.34 billion · 2024
$53.91 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$2,132 · 2024
$1,078 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Currency
Kenyan shilling · KES · KSh
Ugandan shilling · UGX · USh
Nationality
Kenyan
Ugandan
Phone code
+254
+256
Internet domain
.ke
.ug
ISO codes
KE / KEN
UG / UGA
Time zone
Africa/Nairobi
Africa/Kampala
Native name
Kenya
Uganda
| Measure | Kenya | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Nairobi | Kampala |
| Population | 56,432,944 | 50,015,092 |
| Surface area | 591,969 km² | 241,550 km² |
| Population density | 95.3 /km² | 207 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $120.34 billion · 2024 | $53.91 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,132 · 2024 | $1,078 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Kenyan shilling · KES · KSh | Ugandan shilling · UGX · USh |
| Nationality | Kenyan | Ugandan |
| Phone code | +254 | +256 |
| Internet domain | .ke | .ug |
| ISO codes | KE / KEN | UG / UGA |
| Time zone | Africa/Nairobi | Africa/Kampala |
| Native name | Kenya | Uganda |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Uganda
Uganda is a landlocked nation in East Africa, famously called the Pearl of Africa for its lush landscapes and extraordinary biodiversity. Straddling the equator, it is home to half the world's mountain gorillas and to the source of the Nile. Green, fertile and youthful, it is one of Africa's most welcoming destinations.
Full Uganda profile →Kenya & Uganda: 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 Uganda?
The capital of Uganda is Kampala.
What is the population of Uganda?
Uganda has a recorded population of approximately 50,015,092 people.
How big is Uganda?
Uganda covers an area of about 241,550 km².
What is the population density of Uganda?
Uganda has a population density of roughly 207 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Uganda?
Uganda has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $53.91 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Uganda?
Uganda has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,078.
What currency is used in Uganda?
Uganda uses the Ugandan shilling (UGX), with the symbol USh.
Where is Uganda located?
Uganda is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What are people from Uganda called?
People from Uganda are referred to as Ugandan.
What is the phone calling code for Uganda?
The international dialing code for Uganda is +256.
What is the internet domain for Uganda?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Uganda is .ug.
What time zone is Uganda in?
Uganda uses the Africa/Kampala time zone.
What is Uganda known for?
Uganda is a landlocked nation in East Africa, famously called the Pearl of Africa for its lush landscapes and extraordinary biodiversity. Straddling the equator, it is home to half the world's mountain gorillas and to the source of the Nile. Green, fertile and youthful, it is one of Africa's most welcoming destinations.