Population
Kenya is higher
Kenya records 56,432,944, about 3.39× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Kenya is higher
Kenya records 591,969 km², about 1.51× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Kenya is higher
Kenya records $120.34 billion, about 2.90× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇰🇪 Kenya56,432,944
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe16,634,373
Kenya’s population is 239% larger than that of Zimbabwe, a difference of 39,798,571.
Surface area
🇰🇪 Kenya591,969 km²
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe390,760 km²
Kenya’s surface area is 51% larger than that of Zimbabwe, a difference of 201,209 km².
Population density
🇰🇪 Kenya95.3 /km²
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe42.6 /km²
Kenya’s population density is 124% higher than that of Zimbabwe, a difference of 52.8 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇰🇪 Kenya$120.34 billion · 2024
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe$41.54 billion · 2024
Kenya’s nominal GDP is 190% larger than that of Zimbabwe, a difference of $78.80 billion.
GDP per capita
🇰🇪 Kenya$2,132 · 2024
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe$2,497 · 2024
Zimbabwe’s GDP per capita is 17% higher than that of Kenya, a difference of $365.
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
Harare
Population
56,432,944
16,634,373
Surface area
591,969 km²
390,760 km²
Population density
95.3 /km²
42.6 /km²
Nominal GDP
$120.34 billion · 2024
$41.54 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$2,132 · 2024
$2,497 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Currency
Kenyan shilling · KES · KSh
Zimbabwe Dollar · ZWL · $
Nationality
Kenyan
Zimbabwean
Phone code
+254
+263
Internet domain
.ke
.zw
ISO codes
KE / KEN
ZW / ZWE
Time zone
Africa/Nairobi
Africa/Harare
Native name
Kenya
Zimbabwe
| Measure | Kenya | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Nairobi | Harare |
| Population | 56,432,944 | 16,634,373 |
| Surface area | 591,969 km² | 390,760 km² |
| Population density | 95.3 /km² | 42.6 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $120.34 billion · 2024 | $41.54 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,132 · 2024 | $2,497 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Kenyan shilling · KES · KSh | Zimbabwe Dollar · ZWL · $ |
| Nationality | Kenyan | Zimbabwean |
| Phone code | +254 | +263 |
| Internet domain | .ke | .zw |
| ISO codes | KE / KEN | ZW / ZWE |
| Time zone | Africa/Nairobi | Africa/Harare |
| Native name | Kenya | Zimbabwe |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked nation in Southern Africa, a land of dramatic landscapes, ancient stone cities and abundant wildlife. It is home to one half of the mighty Victoria Falls and to the medieval ruins that gave the country its name. Rich in heritage and natural beauty, it has weathered decades of economic turbulence.
Full Zimbabwe profile →Kenya & Zimbabwe: 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 Zimbabwe?
The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare.
What is the population of Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has a recorded population of approximately 16,634,373 people.
How big is Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe covers an area of about 390,760 km².
What is the population density of Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has a population density of roughly 42.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $41.54 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,497.
What currency is used in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe uses the Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWL), with the symbol $.
Where is Zimbabwe located?
Zimbabwe is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What are people from Zimbabwe called?
People from Zimbabwe are referred to as Zimbabwean.
What is the phone calling code for Zimbabwe?
The international dialing code for Zimbabwe is +263.
What is the internet domain for Zimbabwe?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Zimbabwe is .zw.
What time zone is Zimbabwe in?
Zimbabwe uses the Africa/Harare time zone.
What is Zimbabwe known for?
Zimbabwe is a landlocked nation in Southern Africa, a land of dramatic landscapes, ancient stone cities and abundant wildlife. It is home to one half of the mighty Victoria Falls and to the medieval ruins that gave the country its name. Rich in heritage and natural beauty, it has weathered decades of economic turbulence.