Quick Data on Kenya
| Short Name | Kenya |
| Capital | Nairobi |
| Long Name | Republic of Kenya |
| Country Code | KE |
| Continent | Africa |
| Total Area | 580,367 sq km |
| Population | 53,527,936 |
| Language | English, Kiswahili |
| Nationality | Kenyan(s) |
Geography of Kenya
As a country in Africa, with coordinates at 1 00 N, 38 00 E, Kenya neighbors Ethiopia 867 km, Somalia 684 km, South Sudan 317 km, Tanzania 775 km, Uganda 814 km. The terrain in Kenya is described as low plains rise to central highlands bisected by Great Rift Valley; fertile plateau in west, with an average elevation point of 762 m. The climate of Kenya: varies from tropical along coast to arid in interior.
| Surface Total | 580,367 sq km |
| Land Surface | 569,140 sq km |
| Water Surface | 11,227 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 3,457 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Ethiopia 867 km, Somalia 684 km, South Sudan 317 km, Tanzania 775 km, Uganda 814 km |
| Coastline | 536 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Indian Ocean 0 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Mount Kenya 5,199 m |
Resources of Kenya
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being limestone, soda ash, salt, gemstones, fluorspar, zinc, diatomite, gypsum, wildlife, hydropower. The agricultural land occupies 48.10% of Kenya, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 6.10%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 48.10% | 273,756 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 1,030 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 6.10% | 34,718 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 45.80% | 260,666 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Kenya
The population of the country is estimated at 53,527,936 people, with the biggest urban area having 4.735 million NAIROBI (capital), 1.296 million Mombassa (2020). Known as Kenyan(s), the people from Kenya come from diversified ethnic groups such as Kikuyu 17.1%, Luhya 14.3%, Kalenjin 13.4%, Luo 10.7%, Kamba 9.8%, Somali 5.8%, Kisii 5.7%, Mijikenda 5.2%, Meru 4.2%, Maasai 2.5%, Turkana 2.1%, non-Kenyan 1%, other 8.2% (2019 est.). The official language is English, Kiswahili. Religions: Christian 85.5% (Protestant 33.4%, Catholic 20.6%, Evangelical 20.4%, African Instituted Churches 7%, other Christian 4.1%), Muslim 10.9%, other 1.8%, none 1.6%, don’t know/no answer 0.2% (2019 est.).
| Population | 53,527,936 |
| Nationality | Kenyan(s) |
| Official Language | English, Kiswahili |
| Other Languages | English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languages |
| Birth Rate | 27.2 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 5.2 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 28.00% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 0.2 physicians/1,000 population (2014) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 1.4 beds/1,000 population (2010) |
Governing Type of Kenya
Kenya is a presidential republic. The legal system makes use of mixed legal system of English common law, Islamic law, and customary law; judicial review in the new Supreme Court established by the new constitution.
| Governing Type | presidential republic |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Kenya |
| Dual Citizenship | yes |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 4 out of the previous 7 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Kenya
From a population total of 53,527,936, the labor force is 19.6 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: tea, coffee, corn, wheat, sugarcane, fruit, vegetables; dairy products, beef, fish, pork, poultry, eggs. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: small-scale consumer goods (plastic, furniture, batteries, textiles, clothing, soap, cigarettes, flour), agricultural products, horticulture, oil refining; aluminum, steel, lead; cement, commercial ship repair, tourism, information technology. Its exports cover tea, horticultural products, coffee, petroleum products, fish, cement, apparel. The main import products are: machinery and transportation equipment, oil, petroleum products, motor vehicles, iron and steel, resins and plastics.
| Exports | $5.792 billion (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $15.99 billion (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | Uganda 10.8%, Pakistan 10.6%, US 8.1%, Netherlands 7.3%, UK 6.4%, Tanzania 4.8%, UAE 4.4% (2017) |
| Import Partners | China 22.5%, India 9.9%, UAE 8.7%, Saudi Arabia 5.1%, Japan 4.5% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $3,500 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 9.634 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | population without electricity: 13 million (2017) |
| Internet Users | 12,165,597 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 26.00% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Kenya, statistics sectio
