What is the population of Republic of Kenya?

The population of Republic of Kenya is 53,330,978.

Where is Republic of Kenya located?

Republic of Kenya is located at latitude 1.0000000 and longitude 38.0000000.

What is the area of Republic of Kenya?

The area of Republic of Kenya is 581309 km².

What time zone is Republic of Kenya in?

Republic of Kenya is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone.

How has the population of Republic of Kenya changed?

The population of Republic of Kenya has increased from 8,105,440 (1960) to 53,330,978 (2026), a change of 558%.

Kenya (Republic of Kenya), KE

Kenya: Located in East Africa, this nation is characterized by its diverse landscapes, including the Great Rift Valley, savannahs, and a coastline on the Indian Ocean.

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Nairobi

Population 5,545,000

Quick Facts about Republic of Kenya

Population	53,330,978
Country	Kenya
Plate code	EAK
Area	581309 km²
Official name	la République du Kenya, Republic of Kenya, Jamhuri ya Kenya, Kenya, République du Kenya
Continent	Africa
Easternmost point	Point(41.90674782 3.98293711)
Northernmost point	Point(35.32 5.5)
Latitude & Longitude	1.0000,38.0000
Legislative body	Parliament of Kenya
Named for	Mount Kenya
Official language	Swahili, English
Capital	Nairobi
Establishment	January 01, 1963 (63 years ago)
Time Zone	UTC+03:00
Local time	03:40:46 (23rd September 2026)

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Geography

Republic of Kenya is located at 1°0'0"N 38°0'0"E (1.0000000, 38.0000000). It has 6 neighbors: Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan and South Sudan.

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The largest city of Republic of Kenya is Nairobi with a population of 5,545,000. Other cities include, Mombasa population 1,200,000, Nakuru population 259,903, Kisumu population 216,479 and Iruma population 146,802. See all Republic of Kenya cities & populated places.

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Republic of Kenya has 6 neighbours.

Somalia Located in the Horn of Africa, this nation is characterized by its long coastline, arid to semi-arid climate, and a predominantly pastoral economy.
United Republic of Tanzania Located in East Africa, it is known for its vast wilderness areas, including the plains of Serengeti National Park, home to the "big five" game, and Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain.
Republic of Uganda Located in East Africa, Uganda is a landlocked country known for its diverse landscapes, including the Rwenzori Mountains and Lake Victoria.
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Located in the Horn of Africa, this landlocked nation is the second-most populous country on the continent.
Republic of the Sudan Located in Northeast Africa, this nation is the third-largest on the continent by area.
South Sudan Located in East-Central Africa, this landlocked nation is known for its vast swamps of the Sudd, and the White Nile flowing through it.

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Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1960	8,105,440	-	19840383
1961	8,361,442	3.16%	19840383
1962	8,628,973	3.2%	19840383
1963	8,908,425	3.24%	19840383
1964	9,200,158	3.27%	19840383
1965	9,504,702	3.31%	19840383
1966	9,822,505	3.34%	19840383
1967	10,154,489	3.38%	19840383
1968	10,502,250	3.42%	19840383
1969	10,867,717	3.48%	19840383
1970	11,252,466	3.54%	19840383
1971	11,657,477	3.6%	19840383
1972	12,083,159	3.65%	19840383
1973	12,529,800	3.7%	19840383
1974	12,997,438	3.73%	19840383
1975	13,486,241	3.76%	19840383
1976	13,995,996	3.78%	19840383
1977	14,527,242	3.8%	19840383
1978	15,081,677	3.82%	19840383
1979	15,661,480	3.84%	19840383
1980	16,267,906	3.87%	19840383
1981	16,901,167	3.89%	19840383
1982	17,559,844	3.9%	19840383
1983	18,241,424	3.88%	19840383
1984	18,942,464	3.84%	19840383
1985	19,660,018	3.79%	19840383
1986	20,392,312	3.72%	19840383
1987	21,138,372	3.66%	19840383
1988	21,896,890	3.59%	19840383
1989	22,666,720	3.52%	19840383
1990	23,446,439	3.44%	19840383
1991	24,237,056	3.37%	19840383
1992	25,036,941	3.3%	19840383
1993	25,839,132	3.2%	19840383
1994	26,634,659	3.08%	19840383
1995	27,418,077	2.94%	19840383
1996	28,186,224	2.8%	19840383
1997	28,943,647	2.69%	19840383
1998	29,702,246	2.62%	19840383
1999	30,478,597	2.61%	19840383
2000	31,285,050	2.65%	19840383
2001	32,126,351	2.69%	19840383
2002	33,000,524	2.72%	19840383
2003	33,905,011	2.74%	19840383
2004	34,834,606	2.74%	19840383
2005	35,785,718	2.73%	19840383
2006	36,757,498	2.72%	19840383
2007	37,752,304	2.71%	19840383
2008	38,773,277	2.7%	19840383
2009	38,610,097	-0.42%	19840383
2010	40,909,194	5.95%	19840383
2011	42,027,891	2.73%	19840383
2012	43,178,141	2.74%	19840383
2013	44,353,691	2.72%	19840383
2014	46,699,981	5.29%	(Worldbank)
2015	47,878,336	2.52%	(Worldbank)
2016	49,051,686	2.45%	(Worldbank)
2017	48,468,138	-1.19%	19840383
2018	51,393,010	6.03%	(Worldbank)
2019	47,564,296	-7.45%	19840383
2026	53,330,978	12.12%

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