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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Kenya

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population57.53M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$135.94B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$2.36K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth63.82024 · yearsInternet use35%2024 · % of populationForest area6.2%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
82.2%

% of people aged 15+·2000

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
The source has fewer than two observations, so a historical trend cannot be drawn.

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Kenya in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Nairobi
Country code
KEN

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