Kenya Facts
Capital of KenyaThe capital of Kenya is Nairobi.
| Capital | Nairobi |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 56.4 million |
| Total area | 580,367 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 97 people per km² |
| Currency | Kenyan shilling (KES) |
| Region | Africa |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 56.4 million people = 56,400,000 people. Divided by 580,367 km²: 97.18 people per km², which rounds to 97.
Check it backwards
97 × 580,367 km² ≈ 56,411,672 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Kenya?
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi.
How many people live in Kenya?
About 56.4 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 97 people per km².
How big is Kenya?
Kenya covers 580,367 km² in total area.
What currency does Kenya use?
The Kenyan shilling (KES).