Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Niger  | Kenya  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Niger | Republic of Kenya |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Niamey | Nairobi |
Latitude  | 16° 0′ 0″ N | 1° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 8° 0′ 0″ E | 38° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Niger is 1,267,000 sq km, and the total area of Kenya is 580,367 sq km. Niger is bigger than Kenya by 686,633 sq km. Niger is around 2.18 times bigger than Kenya.
Indicators | Niger | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 1,267,000 Sq km | 580,367 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 686,633 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 489,000 Sq Mile | 224,081 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 264,919 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.02 % | 2.3 % |
Indicators | Niger | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Niamey | Nairobi |
Demonyms  | Nigerien | Kenyan |
Official Languages  | French | Swahili, English |
Government Status  | Unitary republic under a military junta | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 99.3 % | 85.5 % |
The people of Niger are called Nigerien, and the people of Kenya are called Kenyan.
Indicators | Niger | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | West African CFA franc | Kenyan shilling |
Currency Symbol  | XOF | KES |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +227 | +254 |
Internet TLD  | .ne | .ke |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | NE | KE |
Indicators | Niger | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | La Nigérienne | Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Honour of the Fatherland | O God of All Creation |
National Animal  | Dama Gazelle | Lion |
National Bird  | Yellow-billed Stork | Lilac-breasted Roller |
National Flower  | Costus Spectabilis | None |
National Sport  | Football | Rugby Sevens |
National Colors  | Orange, white and green | Black, red, green and white |
Indicators | Niger | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Yet to Update | Tuesday, 8th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | Yet to Update | 05:46 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+3 (East Africa 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 [05:46 PM], [Tuesday, 8th April, 2025].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Niger as of 2023 is estimated to be around 27,202,843, and the total population of Kenya as of 2023 is estimated to be around 55,100,586.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Niger had 27,897,743 less people than Kenya.
The annual Population Growth in Niger is 3.85% and the annual population growth in Kenya is 2.09%.
Indicators | Niger | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 32.9 % | 25.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 64.7 % | 71.7 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.36 % | 2.64 % |
Indicators | Niger | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Yet to Update | Nairobi |
Current Time | Yet to Update | 05:46 PM |
Current Weather  | Yet to Update | Light Rain  |
Current Temperature  | Yet to Update | 24.93 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | Yet to Update | 4.12 km/hr, 160 Degree |
Humidity  | Yet to Update | 47 % |
Indicators | Niger | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 6.75 (Births Per Woman) | 3.3 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 269.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 407.93 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 216.52 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 301.54 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 60.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 30.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Niger | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (103.7 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (48.8 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Cirrhosis of the liver ( 17.7 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease ( 22.8 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 24.9 (people per 100K population) | 28.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 5.26 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 6.11 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.46 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Niger, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 103.7 people per 100,000 people in Niger, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Similarly, around 48.8 people per 100,000 people in Kenya, are dying of Neonatal conditions, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Niger, spent [ 5.81% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Kenya, spent [ 4.55% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Niger | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 41.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 33.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 5.97% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 12.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.13 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 2.87 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 8% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Niger, are 2.08 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Kenya.
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