Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Rwanda  | Kenya  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Rwanda | Republic of Kenya |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Kigali | Nairobi |
Latitude  | 2° 0′ 0″ S | 1° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 30° 0′ 0″ E | 38° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Rwanda is 26,338 sq km, and the total area of Kenya is 580,367 sq km. Rwanda is smaller than Kenya by 554,029 sq km. Rwanda is around 22.04 times smaller than Kenya.
Indicators | Rwanda | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 26,338 Sq km | 580,367 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 554,029 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 10,169 Sq Mile | 224,081 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 213,912 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 5.3 % | 2.3 % |
Indicators | Rwanda | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Kigali | Nairobi |
Demonyms  | Rwandan | Kenyan |
Official Languages  | Kinyarwanda, French, English, Swahili | Swahili, English |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic under an authoritarian dictatorship | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 93.8 % | 85.5 % |
The people of Rwanda are called Rwandan, and the people of Kenya are called Kenyan.
Indicators | Rwanda | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Rwandan franc | Kenyan shilling |
Currency Symbol  | RWF | KES |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +250 | +254 |
Internet TLD  | .rw | .ke |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | RW | KE |
Indicators | Rwanda | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Rwanda Nziza | Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Beautiful Rwanda | O God of All Creation |
National Animal  | Leopard | Lion |
National Bird  | Sunbird | Lilac-breasted Roller |
National Flower  | Rose | None |
National Sport  | Football | Rugby Sevens |
National Colors  | Sky blue, yellow and green | Black, red, green and white |
Indicators | Rwanda | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Yet to Update | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | Yet to Update | 04:12 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (Central 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 [04:12 AM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Rwanda as of 2023 is estimated to be around 14,094,683, 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, Rwanda had 41,005,903 less people than Kenya.
The annual Population Growth in Rwanda is 2.42% and the annual population growth in Kenya is 2.09%.
Indicators | Rwanda | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 25.9 % | 25.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 71 % | 71.7 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.04 % | 2.64 % |
Indicators | Rwanda | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Yet to Update | Nairobi |
Current Time | Yet to Update | 04:12 AM |
Current Weather  | Yet to Update | Light Rain  |
Current Temperature  | Yet to Update | 16.62 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | Yet to Update | 2.06 km/hr, 60 Degree |
Humidity  | Yet to Update | 100 % |
Indicators | Rwanda | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.75 (Births Per Woman) | 3.3 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 263.38 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 407.93 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 183.69 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 301.54 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 28.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 30.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Rwanda | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (43 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (48.8 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Diabetes mellitus ( 14.8 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease ( 22.8 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 11.6 (people per 100K population) | 28.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 5.57 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 6.11 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.24 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.46 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Rwanda, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 43 people per 100,000 people in Rwanda, 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 Rwanda, spent [ 7.32% ] 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 | Rwanda | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 29.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 33.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 4.92% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 12.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 1.88 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 2.87 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (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 Rwanda, are 2.52 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Kenya.
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