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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
Undernourishment
36.8%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Kenya2023 · 36.8%
09.218.427.636.81960199320252001: 31.8%2002: 33.3%2003: 34.5%2004: 31.6%2005: 28%2006: 25.8%2007: 26.8%2008: 26.7%2009: 24.3%2010: 21.7%2011: 19.9%2012: 19.1%2013: 18.9%2014: 19%2015: 20.8%2016: 22.2%2017: 23.6%2018: 22.9%2019: 23.7%2020: 26.3%2021: 31.6%2022: 35.3%2023: 36.8%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Kenya in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Nairobi
Country code
KEN

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