Republic of Kenya
Capital
Nairobi
Region
Africa
Population
53,330,978
Area (km²)
580,367
Kenya, an East African nation with a population of over 53 million, spans 580,367 km² and boasts Nairobi as its bustling capital, a hub for tech innovation dubbed the "Silicon Savannah." Renowned for its stunning wildlife reserves like the Maasai Mara and diverse ethnic groups, the country drives economic growth through agriculture, tourism, and emerging industries, though GDP data is unavailable here. From vibrant coastal beaches to Mount Kenya's peaks, it's a cultural melting pot blending Swahili influences with modern urban energy.
Kenya has achieved high access to electricity for a developing nation, reaching 76.200% of the population. This level of infrastructure development is crucial for supporting the country's strong GDP growth and indicates successful efforts in expanding the national power grid, often powered by significant geothermal resources.
Kenya's life expectancy of 63.65 years is a positive indicator, though still below the global average (around 73 years). Coupled with an infant mortality rate of 34.700 per 1,000 live births, this suggests moderate but improving public health outcomes that still face challenges, particularly in reducing early childhood deaths.
Only 31.633% of Kenya's population lives in urban areas, which is relatively low compared to the global average (around 57%) and many developing nations. This suggests that the majority of economic activity, despite the prominence of Nairobi, still relies heavily on rural sectors, or that urbanization is still in its early stages.
The economy is experiencing high inflationary pressure (7.671%), which is above the typical target range for many stable economies. Despite this high inflation, the country maintains a robust GDP growth rate (5.720%), suggesting strong aggregate demand or supply-side constraints that are not severely dampening economic activity yet.
GDP (Current US$)
$107.50B
Year: 2023
GDP Per Capita
$1,942.59
GDP Growth (%)
5.72%
Inflation (%)
7.67%
Unemployment (%)
5.57%
Debt to GDP (%)
N/A%
Source: World Bank • Last updated: 12/24/2025
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