Kenya Total deaths 2026: 399,365

Kenya's total deaths in 2026 is 399,365 (estimate), down 2.9% from 2025. It ranks #28 of 236 countries.

Total deaths in countries measure the number of individuals who have passed away within a specific timeframe. This statistic is crucial for understanding health trends, mortality rates, and the impact of various factors on population dynamics.

Kenya•12 years of data (2015–2026)••United Nations Population Division•

Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).

Historical Trend

Total deaths over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
2026399.36K persons11.93K persons-2.90%
2025411.29K persons+6.08K persons+1.50%
2024405.21K persons+6.19K persons+1.55%
2023399.02K persons+7.75K persons+1.98%
2022391.27K persons41.10K persons-9.51%
2021432.38K persons+17.94K persons+4.33%
2020414.43K persons+40.98K persons+10.97%
2019373.46K persons+12.65K persons+3.51%
2018360.81K persons+10.24K persons+2.92%
2017350.57K persons+5.44K persons+1.58%
2016345.13K persons+8.94K persons+2.66%
2015336.20K persons——

Frequently Asked Questions About Kenya Total deaths

What is Kenya's total deaths in 2026?▾

Kenya's total deaths is 399,365 in 2026 (estimate), according to United Nations Population Division.

Is Kenya's total deaths increasing or decreasing?▾

Kenya's total deaths fell by 2.9% from 2025 (411,290) to 2026 (399,365). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it rose by 15.7%.

How does Kenya rank for total deaths?▾

In 2026, Kenya has the 28th highest total deaths out of 236 countries with data.

What was Kenya's total deaths in 2015?▾

In 2015, Kenya's total deaths was 336,196. By 2026 it rose by 18.8%.

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