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.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Kenya is 59.9% lower than Russia.
- On gdp (nominal), Kenya is 94.7% lower than Russia.
- On gdp per capita, Kenya is 86.5% lower than Russia.
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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