Canada vs Kenya
Every indicator for Canada and Kenya side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Canada | Kenya | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 41,651,653 | 57,532,493 | −27.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,320 | 136 | +1,605.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 55,698 | 2,363 | +2,257.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.1 | 63.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 15,634,410 | 591,969 | +2,541.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 3 | 97 | −97.3% |
| Median age (years) | 40.6 | 20.0 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 94.4 | 35.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.9 | 5.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.1 | 4.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.9 | 32.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 29,347 | 1,231 | +2,284.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.31 | 1.00 | +31.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.08 | 4.43 | −30.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 705 | 21 | +3,193.0% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 72,000 | 24,000 | +200.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.7 | 0.4 | +314.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.35 | 0.11 | +218.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Canada relative to Kenya; a positive value favors Canada. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Canada is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Kenya leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in population density, about 36 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of gdp.
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Kenya stands at 97 against Canada's 3 — roughly 36 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Canada stands at 705 against Kenya's 21 — roughly 33 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Canada stands at 15,634,410 against Kenya's 591,969 — roughly 26 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Canada stands at 29,347 against Kenya's 1,231 — roughly 24 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Canada stands at 55,698 against Kenya's 2,363 — roughly 24 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Canada and Kenya differ most?
In population density. Kenya records 97 against Canada's 3 — a ratio of roughly 36 to one.
Where are Canada and Kenya most alike?
In military expenditure as a share of gdp, at 1.31 and 1.00 — a gap of only %31.
On how many indicators is Canada ahead of Kenya?
Canada is higher on 9 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Kenya on 3. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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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