Kenya vs Russia
Every indicator for Kenya and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Kenya | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 57,532,493 | 143,513,328 | −59.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 136 | 2,561 | −94.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 2,363 | 17,547 | −86.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 63.8 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 591,969 | 17,125,190 | −96.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 97 | 8 | +1,059.7% |
| Median age (years) | 20.0 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 35.0 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.4 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 4.1 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 32.2 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 1,231 | 148,967 | −99.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.00 | 7.05 | −85.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.43 | 18.90 | −76.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 21 | 1,038 | −97.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 24,000 | 1,454,000 | −98.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 0.4 | 10.1 | −95.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.11 | 1.98 | −94.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Kenya relative to Russia; a positive value favors Kenya. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Russia is higher on 11 of the 12 indicators, while Kenya leads on the remaining 1. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024), about 121 times; they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 148,967 against Kenya's 1,231 — roughly 121 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 1,454,000 against Kenya's 24,000 — roughly 61 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 1,038 against Kenya's 21 — roughly 49 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 17,125,190 against Kenya's 591,969 — roughly 29 times as much.
- Armed forces per 1,000 people shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 10.1 against Kenya's 0.4 — roughly 24 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Kenya and Russia differ most?
In military expenditure (2024). Russia records 148,967 against Kenya's 1,231 — a ratio of roughly 121 to one.
Where are Kenya and Russia most alike?
In population (2025), at 143,513,328 and 57,532,493 — a gap of only %149.
On how many indicators is Kenya ahead of Russia?
Kenya is higher on 1 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Russia on 11. 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