Population of Kenya 2026
57٬026٬665
Population now (estimate)
580٬367
Area (km²)
98
Density (per km²)
2%
Annual growth rate
57٬026٬665
people — live estimate
◷ computed from the 2026 figure and growth rate
The population of Kenya in 2026 is about 57,026,665 people, according to the latest United Nations estimates. It grows at an annual rate of about 2%.
Kenya covers about 580,367 km², with Nairobi as its capital, giving a population density of around 98 people per km².
Kenya is among the most populous countries in its region, with tens of millions of inhabitants. Its population grows at a moderate pace.