Which has higher population, Kenya or Myanmar?

Myanmar, at 43,417 against 41,524 in Kenya as of 2030.

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

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.

Kenya vs Myanmar: Population

Kenya

41,524

in 2030

Myanmar

43,417

in 2030

Kenya rank

30th

Myanmar rank

28th

Population over time

Kenya
Myanmar

How they compare

Myanmar currently reports 43,417 against 41,524 in Kenya, a difference of 1,893.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Myanmar has been ahead every year.

Kenya ranks 30th and Myanmar ranks 28th of 188 countries.

Myanmar has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Kenya	Myanmar	Difference	Ahead
1990s	13,706	27,798	14,092	Myanmar
2000s	19,584	32,913	13,330	Myanmar
2010s	26,997	37,283	10,286	Myanmar
2020s	36,147	41,419	5,272	Myanmar
2030s	41,524	43,417	1,894	Myanmar

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Kenya or Myanmar?: Myanmar, at 43,417 against 41,524 in Kenya as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Kenya and Myanmar?: 1,893, with Myanmar ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and Myanmar?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Kenya and Myanmar rank globally for population?: Kenya ranks 30th and Myanmar ranks 28th 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.