Kenya vs Nigeria
Every indicator for Kenya and Nigeria side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Kenya | Nigeria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 57,532,493 | 237,527,782 | −75.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 136 | 291 | −53.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 2,363 | 1,224 | +93.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 63.8 | 54.6 | — |
| Area (km²) | 591,969 | 923,770 | −35.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 97 | 257 | −62.2% |
| Median age (years) | 20.0 | 17.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 35.0 | 41.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.4 | 3.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 4.1 | 23.0 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 32.2 | 63.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 1,231 | 1,133 | +8.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.00 | 0.56 | +78.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.43 | 3.07 | +44.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 21 | 5 | +348.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 24,000 | 223,000 | −89.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 0.4 | 0.9 | −55.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.11 | 0.23 | −52.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Kenya relative to Nigeria; a positive value favors Kenya. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Kenya is 75.8% lower than Nigeria.
- On gdp (nominal), Kenya is 53.3% lower than Nigeria.
- On gdp per capita, Kenya is 93.1% higher than Nigeria.
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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