

Population | 31.9 million |
Population annual growth rate | 1.8 % |
Urban population | 35% |
Major ethnic and linguistic groups | Kikuyu 22%, Luo 13%, Luhya 14%, Kamba 11%, Kalenjin 12% and others. |
Languages | Swahili, English (both official), Kikuyu, Luhya, Luo, Meru and others. |
Religion | Protestantism 45%, Roman Catholicism 33%, Islam 10% and Traditional Beliefs 12%. |
Life expectancy (at birth) | 45.5 years |
Infant mortality (under one) | 78 per 1000 live births |
Under five mortality | 123 per 1000 live births |
Maternal mortality rate | 1000 per 100,000 live births |
Adult HIV prevalence rate (ages 15-49) | 6.7% |
Percentage population with access to safe drinking water | 62% |
Adult literacy rate | 84% |
Gross Domestic Product (US$ billions) | 13.8 |
Gross National Income (GNI) per capita (US$) | 400 |
Proportion of population living on below $1 a day | 23% |
Source: World Bank, CIA World Factbook.