Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Kenya  | Samoa  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Kenya | Independent State of Samoa |
Continent  | Africa | Oceania |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Nairobi | Apia |
Latitude  | 1° 0′ 0″ S | 13° 35′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 38° 0′ 0″ E | 172° 20′ 0″ W |
The total area of Kenya is 580,367 sq km, and the total area of Samoa is 2,831 sq km. Kenya is bigger than Samoa by 577,536 sq km. Kenya is around 205.00 times bigger than Samoa.
Indicators | Kenya | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 580,367 Sq km | 2,831 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 577,536 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 224,081 Sq Mile | 1,093 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 222,988 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 2.3 % | 0.3 % |
Indicators | Kenya | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Nairobi | Apia |
Demonyms  | Kenyan | Samoan |
Official Languages  | Swahili, English | Samoan, English |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Unitary parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 85.5 % | 97.9 % |
The people of Kenya are called Kenyan, and the people of Samoa are called Samoan.
Indicators | Kenya | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Kenyan shilling | Samoan tala |
Currency Symbol  | KES | WST |
Driving Side  | Left | Left |
Calling Code  | +254 | +685 |
Internet TLD  | .ke | .ws |
Start of Week  | Monday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | KE | WS |
Indicators | Kenya | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu | The Banner of Freedom |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | O God of All Creation | The Banner of Freedom |
National Animal  | Lion | Manumea |
National Bird  | Lilac-breasted Roller | Manumea |
National Flower  | None | Tequila Torch Ginger |
National Sport  | Rugby Sevens | Cricket |
National Colors  | Black, red, green and white | Red, white and blue |
Indicators | Kenya | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 | Monday, 7th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 04:34 PM | 02:34 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) | UTC+13 (Samoa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) | UTC+13 (Samoa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Kenya is [04:34 PM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Samoa is [02:34 AM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025].
Kenya is [ 10 hours ] behind of Samoa.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Kenya as of 2023 is estimated to be around 55,100,586, and the total population of Samoa as of 2023 is estimated to be around 225,681.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Kenya had 54,874,905 more people than Samoa.
The annual Population Growth in Kenya is 2.09% and the annual population growth in Samoa is 1.22%.
Indicators | Kenya | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 25.6 % | 25 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 71.7 % | 70.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.64 % | 4.92 % |
Indicators | Kenya | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Nairobi | Apia |
Current Time | 04:34 PM | 02:34 AM |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Moderate Rain  |
Current Temperature  | 18.62 Degree Celsius | 25.51 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 7.2 km/hr, 60 Degree | 1.17 km/hr, 239 Degree |
Humidity  | 94 % | 76 % |
Indicators | Kenya | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.3 (Births Per Woman) | 3.88 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 407.93 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 172.46 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 301.54 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 107.45 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 30.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 13.9 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Kenya | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (48.8 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (122 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease ( 22.8 people per 100K population) | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers ( 13 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 28.2 (people per 100K population) | 9.6 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 6.11 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 12.55 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.46 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Kenya, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 48.8 people per 100,000 people in Kenya, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Similarly, around 122 people per 100,000 people in Samoa, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Kenya, spent [ 4.55% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Samoa, spent [ 6.8% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Kenya | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 33.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 38.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 62.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.87 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 2.39 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Kenya, are 5.03 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Samoa.
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