People & place
95.3 /km² across 591,969 km²
Kenya has a recorded population of 56,432,944 and a reported surface area of 591,969 km².
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Eastern AfricaKenya
Kenya is a country or territory in Eastern Africa. Its capital is Nairobi.
- Population
- 56.4M95.3 /km²
- Surface area
- 591,969 km²
- GDP
- $120.3B$2K per capita
- Capital
- Nairobi
Kenya is located in Eastern Africa, and its capital is Nairobi. It has a population of approximately 56,432,944 and covers an area of about 591,969 km². Its official currency is the Kenyan shilling (KES).
What stands out
Economic snapshot
$120.34 billion nominal GDP
Nominal GDP is recorded at $120.34 billion and GDP per capita at $2,132 for 2024. These measures do not describe income distribution or household wealth.
Practical reference
Kenyan shilling (KES)
Kenya uses Kenyan shilling (KES), calling code +254, internet domain .ke.
About Kenya
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Country data & reference
Capital
Nairobi
Population
56,432,944 (95.3 /km²)
Surface Area
591,969 km²
GDP
$120.34 billion (2024)
GDP per Capita
$2,132 (2024)
Region / Subregion
Native Name
Kenya
Nationality
Kenyan
Currency
Kenyan shilling (KES - KSh)Phone Code
+254
Top-Level Domain
.ke
ISO Codes
KE / KEN
Coordinates
1, 38
Time zones
- Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00)
Population, area and economic figures use the latest available values from World Bank Open Data; reporting years can vary by country. See sources and methodology for indicator definitions, mapping attribution, and editorial limitations.
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Kenya: 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.
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