Germany vs Kenya
Every indicator for Germany and Kenya side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Kenya | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 57,532,493 | +45.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 136 | +3,614.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 2,363 | +2,460.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 63.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 591,969 | −39.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 97 | +140.2% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 20.0 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 35.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 5.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 4.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 32.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 1,231 | +7,085.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 1.00 | +89.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 4.43 | −11.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 21 | +4,851.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 24,000 | +662.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 0.4 | +425.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 0.11 | +281.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Kenya; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Germany is 45.1% higher than Kenya.
- On gdp (nominal), Germany is 3,614.0% higher than Kenya.
- On gdp per capita, Germany is 2,460.1% higher than Kenya.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI