Summary of Population Census Counts in Kenya
This table presents the population counts from various censuses conducted in Kenya, starting from 1897 up to 2019.
9 rows· 3 columns· Kenya, 1897-2019· Source: 1897-2019 census.pdf· Updated 23 Jun 2026
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Full series · live from the published dataset
9 of 9 rows
| year # | population # | unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1897 | 2.5 | millions |
| 1948 | 5.4 | millions |
| 1962 | 8.6 | millions |
| 1969 | 10.9 | millions |
| 1979 | 15.3 | millions |
| 1989 | 21.4 | millions |
| 1999 | 28.5 | millions |
| 2009 | 37.7 | millions |
| 2019 | 47.6 | millions |
Data dictionary
| Column | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| year | number | The year the census was conducted. |
| population | number | The enumerated population in millions. |
| unit | text | Unit of population measurement. |
Cite this data
LeadAfrik Public Economics Hub. "Summary of Population Census Counts in Kenya." Source: 1897-2019 census.pdf. Updated 23 Jun 2026. Retrieved from https://www.leadafrik.com/data/explore/summary-of-population-census-counts-in-kenya