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Country snapshot
Kenya| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Official name | Republic of KenyaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | Presidential republicCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Capital | NairobiGeoNames [2024] |
| Head of state | Mutahi KAGWE (Pres.)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Total area | 592,000 km²World Bank WDI [2023] |
| Total population | 56,400,000 peopleUN DESA WPP [2024] 56,430,000 people·World Bank WDI [2024] 56,430,000 people |
| Languages | English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languagesCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| GDP (nominal) | 120,000,000,000 US$World Bank WDI [2024] |
| GDP per capita | 2,130 US$World Bank WDI [2024] |
| Life expectancy | 63.6–63.8 yearsWorld Bank WDI [2024] 63.83 years·UNDP HDI [2023] 63.65 years |
