Which has higher population, Kenya or Spain?

Spain, at 42,197 against 41,524 in Kenya as of 2030.

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

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 Spain: Population

Kenya

41,524

in 2030

Spain

42,197

in 2030

Kenya rank

30th

Spain rank

29th

Population over time

Kenya
Spain

How they compare

Spain currently reports 42,197 against 41,524 in Kenya, a difference of 673.

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

Kenya ranks 30th and Spain ranks 29th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Kenya	Spain	Difference	Ahead
1990s	13,706	33,111	19,405	Spain
2000s	19,584	37,292	17,708	Spain
2010s	26,997	39,935	12,938	Spain
2020s	36,147	41,671	5,524	Spain
2030s	41,524	42,197	673.8	Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Kenya or Spain?: Spain, at 42,197 against 41,524 in Kenya as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Kenya and Spain?: 673, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and Spain?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Kenya and Spain rank globally for population?: Kenya ranks 30th and Spain ranks 29th 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.