Kenya Population Clock

Kenya population

59,613,743

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 1.95%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Kenya

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Kenya is 59,613,742, growing at an annual rate of 1.95%. That works out to a net change of approximately 3,012 people per day or 125 per hour.

The population change in Kenya is driven by three components: approximately 1,540,813 births per year and 411,290 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 1.95% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 3.12 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Kenya is growing through natural increase.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Kenya?

The current population of Kenya is approximately 59,613,742, growing at 1.95% per year.

How fast is the population of Kenya changing?

By approximately 3,012 people per day, or 125 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Kenya?

Yes. With approximately 1,540,813 births and 411,290 deaths per year, Kenya has a natural population increase of about 1,129,523 people annually.

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