Population pyramid of Kenya, 2024

Kenya’s projected population in 2024 stands at 52.4 million, with about 26 million males and 26.4 million females, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.

The country’s population pyramid displays a youthful structure, with the largest age groups ranging between 0 to 24 years.

This demographic trend points to a high dependency ratio, which may strain health, education, and employment systems. The pyramid also shows a narrowing trend in older age groups, reflecting improved life expectancy but also highlighting the need to plan for ageing populations in the long term.

Policymakers can use this data to prioritise youth empowerment, job creation, and reproductive health services.