Migrant populations in Kenya
Kenya: Migrant populations was 992,536 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
992,536
World rank
63rd
of 228 countries
All-time high
1.13 million
in 2015
All-time low
298,089
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Kenya, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in Kenya is 992,536, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Kenya peaked at 1.13 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 298,089, in 1990.
That places Kenya 63rd out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 298,089 | — |
| 1995 | 618,745 | +107.6% |
| 2000 | 707,852 | +14.4% |
| 2005 | 773,354 | +9.3% |
| 2010 | 954,925 | +23.5% |
| 2015 | 1.13 million | +18.0% |
| 2020 | 1.05 million | -6.8% |
| 2024 | 992,536 | -5.5% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 992,536 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937, 5.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 992,536 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 3.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 458,417 | 298,089 | 618,745 | 2 |
| 2000s | 740,603 | 707,852 | 773,354 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.04 million | 954,925 | 1.13 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.02 million | 992,536 | 1.05 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More population data for Kenya
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0288 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.22 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0288 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1094 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 85,212 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.9 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7363 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.038 (2100)
- Population density 183.07 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 6.40 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Kenya?
- Migrant populations in Kenya was 992,536 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 1.13 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 298,089 in 1990.
- How does Kenya rank for migrant populations?
- Kenya ranks 63rd out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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