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Top 10 Most Populated Counties In Kenya

Top 10 Most Populated Counties In Kenya

This article is about Top 10 Most Populated Counties in Kenya. The current population of Kenya is estimated at 47,564,296 according to the latest report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. The report said Kenya’s population grew by 9 million between 2009 and 2019. Nairobi is the most populous county in Kenya with 4,397,073 people.

The rapid population growth in Kenya can easily be attributed to the previous decade’s high fertility rates, supported by improved health care facilities and rising life expectancy.

Here are the 10 most populous counties in Kenya according to the 2019 census report.

Most Populated Counties In Kenya


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​​ County ​​ Population
​​ 1Nairobi4,397,073
​​ 2Kiambu2,417,735
​​ 3Nakuru2,162,202
​​ 4Kakamega1,867,579
​​ 5Bungoma1,670,570
​​ 6Meru1,545,714
​​ 7Kilifi1,453,787
​​ 8Machakos1,421,932
​​ 9Kisii1,266,860
​​ 10Mombasa1,208,333
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