Kenya
Country statistics · 1990–present
Kenya at a Glance
Kenya is home to 56.4 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $3,007, it is a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Life expectancy at birth stands at 63.8 years, well below the global average, reflecting ongoing public health challenges.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 56.4 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 27.0 and a death rate of 7.2 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 19.8 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 1 million additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Kenya is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $172 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $3,007 per person, it is classified as a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Real GDP growth is projected at 5.0% in 2029, representing solid growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 63.8 years (2024), well below the global average, reflecting ongoing public health challenges. Current health expenditure per person is $85 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 82.2% (2000), reflecting a majority-literate adult population. 35.0% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating limited internet penetration, with significant scope for digital expansion.