Which has higher population, Algeria or Kenya?

Kenya, at 41,524 against 36,736 in Algeria as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and Kenya?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Algeria vs Kenya: Population

Algeria

36,736

in 2030

Kenya

41,524

in 2030

Algeria rank

32nd

Kenya rank

30th

Population over time

Algeria
Kenya

How they compare

Kenya currently reports 41,524 against 36,736 in Algeria, a difference of 4,788.

That makes Kenya's figure about 1.1 times Algeria's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Algeria ahead.

Algeria ranks 32nd and Kenya ranks 30th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Algeria averaged higher in 3 and Kenya in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Algeria	Kenya	Difference	Ahead
1990s	17,158	13,706	3,452	Algeria
2000s	23,173	19,584	3,589	Algeria
2010s	28,189	26,997	1,192	Algeria
2020s	33,042	36,147	3,104	Kenya
2030s	36,736	41,524	4,788	Kenya

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Algeria or Kenya?: Kenya, at 41,524 against 36,736 in Algeria as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Algeria and Kenya?: 4,788, with Kenya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and Kenya?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Algeria and Kenya rank globally for population?: Algeria ranks 32nd and Kenya ranks 30th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.