This archive report was first published on 5 November 2019.
Kenya's Population Census Results at a Glance ¶
On Monday, the provisional report for the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census was released, indicating a population growth of nine million since the exercise was last carried out 10 years ago.
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), the enumeration was successfully conducted from the night of August 24 to 31, with a mop-up exercise following from September 1-2 to cover those who were not counted the first time.
The census found that Kenya's population is 47,564,296, with 23,548,056 males and 24,014,716 females. A total of 1,524 individuals were identified as intersex.
Counties with the Highest and Lowest Populations ¶
The most populous counties in Kenya are:
- Nairobi - 4,397,073
- Nakuru - 2,162,202
- Kiambu - 2,417,735
- Kakamega - 1,867,579
- Bungoma - 1,670,570
- Meru - 1,545,714
- Kilifi - 1,453,787
- Machakos - 1,421,932
- Kisii - 1,266,860
- Mombasa - 1,208,333
The least populous counties in Kenya are:
- Lamu - 143,920
- Isiolo - 268,002
- Samburu - 310,327
- Tana River - 315,943
- Taita Taveta - 340,671
- Tharaka-Nithi - 393,177
- Elgeyo Marakwet - 454,480
- Marsabit - 459,785
- Laikipia - 518,560
- Vihiga - 590,013
Intersex Population ¶
The counties with the highest number of intersex individuals are:
- Nairobi - 245
- Kiambu - 135
- Nakuru - 95
- Wajir - 49
- Meru - 41
- Kakamega - 40
- Kajiado - 38
- Kisii - 38
- Mandera - 37
- Bungoma - 35
- Migori - 35
The counties with the lowest number of intersex individuals are:
- Tana River - 2
- Lamu - 4
- Taita/Taveta - 7
- Samburu - 7
- Tharaka-Nithi - 7
- Isiolo - 9
- Vihiga - 12
- Elgeyo Marakwet - 12
- Nyamira - 13
- Baringo - 13
Households ¶
The average household size by county is as follows:
- Most populous:
- Least populous:
Land Area and Population Density ¶
The distribution of population by land area and population density by county per square kilometer is as follows:
- Most populous:
- Least populous:
