Daten & Fakten
Simbabwe
Dänemark
Kenia
Capital
Simbabwe
name: Harare
geographic coordinates: 17 49 S, 31 02 E
time difference: UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: named after a village of Harare at the site of the present capital; the village name derived from a Shona chieftain, NE-HARAWA, whose name meant "he who does not sleep"
geographic coordinates: 17 49 S, 31 02 E
time difference: UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: named after a village of Harare at the site of the present capital; the village name derived from a Shona chieftain, NE-HARAWA, whose name meant "he who does not sleep"
Dänemark
name: Copenhagen
geographic coordinates: 55 40 N, 12 35 E
time difference: UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October; note - applies to continental Denmark only, not to its North Atlantic components
etymology: name derives from the city's Danish appellation Kobenhavn, meaning "Merchant's Harbor"
geographic coordinates: 55 40 N, 12 35 E
time difference: UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October; note - applies to continental Denmark only, not to its North Atlantic components
etymology: name derives from the city's Danish appellation Kobenhavn, meaning "Merchant's Harbor"
Kenia
name: Nairobi
geographic coordinates: 1 17 S, 36 49 E
time difference: UTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: the name derives from the Maasai expression meaning "cool waters" and refers to a cold water stream that flowed through the area in the late 19th century
geographic coordinates: 1 17 S, 36 49 E
time difference: UTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: the name derives from the Maasai expression meaning "cool waters" and refers to a cold water stream that flowed through the area in the late 19th century
Citizenship
Simbabwe
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Zimbabwe; in the case of a child born out of wedlock, the mother must be a citizen
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Zimbabwe; in the case of a child born out of wedlock, the mother must be a citizen
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
Dänemark
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Denmark
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 7 years
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Denmark
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 7 years
Kenia
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Kenya
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 4 out of the previous 7 years
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Kenya
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 4 out of the previous 7 years
Legal system
Simbabwe
mixed legal system of English common law, Roman-Dutch civil law, and customary law
Dänemark
civil law; judicial review of legislative acts
Kenia
mixed legal system of English common law, Islamic law, and customary law; judicial review in the new Supreme Court established by the new constitution
Suffrage
Simbabwe
18 years of age; universal
Dänemark
18 years of age; universal
Kenia
18 years of age; universal
Area
Simbabwe
total: 390,757 sq km
land: 386,847 sq km
water: 3,910 sq km
land: 386,847 sq km
water: 3,910 sq km
Dänemark
total: 43,094 sq km
land: 42,434 sq km
water: 660 sq km
note: includes the island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea and the rest of metropolitan Denmark (the Jutland Peninsula, and the major islands of Sjaelland and Fyn) but excludes the Faroe Islands and Greenland
land: 42,434 sq km
water: 660 sq km
note: includes the island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea and the rest of metropolitan Denmark (the Jutland Peninsula, and the major islands of Sjaelland and Fyn) but excludes the Faroe Islands and Greenland
Kenia
total: 580,367 sq km
land: 569,140 sq km
water: 11,227 sq km
land: 569,140 sq km
water: 11,227 sq km
Land use
Simbabwe
agricultural land: 42.5% (2018 est.)
arable land: 10.9% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 0.3% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 31.3% (2018 est.)
forest: 39.5% (2018 est.)
other: 18% (2018 est.)
arable land: 10.9% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 0.3% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 31.3% (2018 est.)
forest: 39.5% (2018 est.)
other: 18% (2018 est.)
Dänemark
agricultural land: 63.4% (2018 est.)
arable land: 58.9% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 0.1% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 4.4% (2018 est.)
forest: 12.9% (2018 est.)
other: 23.7% (2018 est.)
arable land: 58.9% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 0.1% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 4.4% (2018 est.)
forest: 12.9% (2018 est.)
other: 23.7% (2018 est.)
Kenia
agricultural land: 48.1% (2018 est.)
arable land: 9.8% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 0.9% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 37.4% (2018 est.)
forest: 6.1% (2018 est.)
other: 45.8% (2018 est.)
arable land: 9.8% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 0.9% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 37.4% (2018 est.)
forest: 6.1% (2018 est.)
other: 45.8% (2018 est.)
Location
Simbabwe
Southern Africa, between South Africa and Zambia
Dänemark
Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, on a peninsula north of Germany (Jutland); also includes several major islands (Sjaelland, Fyn, and Bornholm)
Kenia
Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania
Age structure
Simbabwe
0-14 years: 38.16% (male 2,920,951/female 2,962,652)
15-64 years: 57.32% (male 4,417,612/female 4,419,769)
65 years and over: 4.52% (2023 est.) (male 269,329/female 428,361)
15-64 years: 57.32% (male 4,417,612/female 4,419,769)
65 years and over: 4.52% (2023 est.) (male 269,329/female 428,361)
Dänemark
0-14 years: 16.24% (male 495,887/female 469,976)
15-64 years: 63.13% (male 1,900,182/female 1,854,222)
65 years and over: 20.63% (2023 est.) (male 566,363/female 660,354)
15-64 years: 63.13% (male 1,900,182/female 1,854,222)
65 years and over: 20.63% (2023 est.) (male 566,363/female 660,354)
Kenia
0-14 years: 36.45% (male 10,447,425/female 10,349,611)
15-64 years: 60.26% (male 17,196,347/female 17,185,035)
65 years and over: 3.28% (2023 est.) (male 855,757/female 1,017,829)
15-64 years: 60.26% (male 17,196,347/female 17,185,035)
65 years and over: 3.28% (2023 est.) (male 855,757/female 1,017,829)
Birth rate
Simbabwe
29.4 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Dänemark
11.3 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Kenia
26 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Death rate
Simbabwe
6.7 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Dänemark
9.6 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Kenia
5 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Languages
Simbabwe
Shona (official; most widely spoken), Ndebele (official, second most widely spoken), English (official; traditionally used for official business), 13 minority languages (official; includes Chewa, Chibarwe, Kalanga, Koisan, Nambya, Ndau, Shangani, sign language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda, and Xhosa)
Dänemark
Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic (an Inuit dialect), German (small minority); note - English is the predominant second language
major-language sample(s):
Verdens Faktabog, den uundværlig kilde til grundlæggende oplysninger. (Danish)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
major-language sample(s):
Verdens Faktabog, den uundværlig kilde til grundlæggende oplysninger. (Danish)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
Kenia
English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languages
major-language sample(s):
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information. (English)
The World Factbook, Chanzo cha Lazima Kuhusu Habari ya Msingi. (Kiswahili)
major-language sample(s):
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information. (English)
The World Factbook, Chanzo cha Lazima Kuhusu Habari ya Msingi. (Kiswahili)
Life expectancy at birth
Simbabwe
total population: 66.8 years (2023 est.)
male: 65.2 years
female: 68.5 years
male: 65.2 years
female: 68.5 years
Dänemark
total population: 81.9 years (2023 est.)
male: 80 years
female: 83.9 years
male: 80 years
female: 83.9 years
Kenia
total population: 70 years (2023 est.)
male: 68.3 years
female: 71.8 years
male: 68.3 years
female: 71.8 years
Major urban areas - population
Simbabwe
1.578 million HARARE (capital) (2023)
Dänemark
1.381 million COPENHAGEN (capital) (2023)
Kenia
5.325 million NAIROBI (capital), 1.440 million Mombassa (2023)
Median age
Simbabwe
total: 21 years (2023 est.)
male: 20.2 years
female: 21.8 years
male: 20.2 years
female: 21.8 years
Dänemark
total: 42.2 years (2023 est.)
male: 41 years
female: 43.3 years
male: 41 years
female: 43.3 years
Kenia
total: 20.9 years (2023 est.)
male: 20.8 years
female: 21 years
male: 20.8 years
female: 21 years
Mother's mean age at first birth
Simbabwe
20.3 years (2015 est.)
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-49
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-49
Dänemark
29.8 years (2020 est.)
Kenia
20.3 years (2014 est.)
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-49
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-49
Net migration rate
Simbabwe
-2.9 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Dänemark
2.7 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Kenia
-0.2 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Population distribution
Simbabwe
Aside from major urban agglomerations in Harare and Bulawayo, population distribution is fairly even, with slightly greater overall numbers in the eastern half as shown in this population distribution map
Dänemark
with excellent access to the North Sea, Skagerrak, Kattegat, and the Baltic Sea, population centers tend to be along coastal areas, particularly in Copenhagen and the eastern side of the country's mainland
Kenia
population heavily concentrated in the west along the shore of Lake Victoria; other areas of high density include the capital of Nairobi, and in the southeast along the Indian Ocean coast as shown in this population distribution map
Population growth rate
Simbabwe
1.99% (2023 est.)
Dänemark
0.44% (2023 est.)
Kenia
2.09% (2023 est.)
Total fertility rate
Simbabwe
3.51 children born/woman (2023 est.)
Dänemark
1.77 children born/woman (2023 est.)
Kenia
3.23 children born/woman (2023 est.)
Urbanization
Simbabwe
urban population: 32.5% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 2.41% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 2.41% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Dänemark
urban population: 88.5% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 0.54% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 0.54% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Kenia
urban population: 29.5% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 4.09% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 4.09% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Education expenditures
Simbabwe
3.9% of GDP (2018 est.)
Dänemark
6.4% of GDP (2020 est.)
Kenia
4.8% of GDP (2021 est.)
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education)
Simbabwe
total: 11 years
male: 12 years
female: 11 years (2013)
male: 12 years
female: 11 years (2013)
Dänemark
total: 19 years
male: 18 years
female: 19 years (2020)
male: 18 years
female: 19 years (2020)
Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-)
Simbabwe
-9.6% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
Dänemark
1.1% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
Kenia
-6.7% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
Industrial production growth rate
Simbabwe
6.37% (2021 est.)
Dänemark
5.25% (2021 est.)
Kenia
7.17% (2021 est.)
Labor force
Simbabwe
7.916 million (2021 est.)
Dänemark
3.051 million (2021 est.)
Kenia
23.915 million (2021 est.)
Population below poverty line
Simbabwe
38.3% (2019 est.)
Dänemark
12.5% (2018 est.)
Kenia
36.1% (2015 est.)
Unemployment rate
Simbabwe
5.17% (2021 est.)
5.35% (2020 est.)
4.83% (2019 est.)
note: data include both unemployment and underemployment; true unemployment is unknown and, under current economic conditions, unknowable
5.35% (2020 est.)
4.83% (2019 est.)
note: data include both unemployment and underemployment; true unemployment is unknown and, under current economic conditions, unknowable
Dänemark
4.8% (2021 est.)
5.64% (2020 est.)
5.02% (2019 est.)
5.64% (2020 est.)
5.02% (2019 est.)
Kenia
5.74% (2021 est.)
5.73% (2020 est.)
5.01% (2019 est.)
5.73% (2020 est.)
5.01% (2019 est.)
Public debt
Simbabwe
82.3% of GDP (2017 est.)
69.9% of GDP (2016 est.)
69.9% of GDP (2016 est.)
Dänemark
35.3% of GDP (2017 est.)
37.9% of GDP (2016 est.)
note: data cover general government debt and include debt instruments issued (or owned) by government entities other than the treasury; the data include treasury debt held by foreign entities; the data include debt issued by subnational entities, as well as intra-governmental debt; intragovernmental debt consists of treasury borrowings from surpluses in the social funds, such as for retirement, medical care, and unemployment; debt instruments for the social funds are not sold at public auctions
37.9% of GDP (2016 est.)
note: data cover general government debt and include debt instruments issued (or owned) by government entities other than the treasury; the data include treasury debt held by foreign entities; the data include debt issued by subnational entities, as well as intra-governmental debt; intragovernmental debt consists of treasury borrowings from surpluses in the social funds, such as for retirement, medical care, and unemployment; debt instruments for the social funds are not sold at public auctions
Kenia
54.2% of GDP (2017 est.)
53.2% of GDP (2016 est.)
53.2% of GDP (2016 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices)
Simbabwe
98.55% (2021 est.)
557.2% (2020 est.)
255.3% (2019 est.)
557.2% (2020 est.)
255.3% (2019 est.)
Dänemark
1.85% (2021 est.)
0.42% (2020 est.)
0.76% (2019 est.)
0.42% (2020 est.)
0.76% (2019 est.)
Kenia
6.11% (2021 est.)
5.4% (2020 est.)
5.24% (2019 est.)
5.4% (2020 est.)
5.24% (2019 est.)
Exports
Simbabwe
$5.263 billion (2020 est.)
$5.267 billion (2019 est.)
$5.178 billion (2018 est.)
$5.267 billion (2019 est.)
$5.178 billion (2018 est.)
Dänemark
$234.262 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$195.729 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$205.019 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$195.729 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$205.019 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Kenia
$11.825 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$9.709 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$11.471 billion (2019 est.)
$9.709 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$11.471 billion (2019 est.)
Exports - partners
Simbabwe
United Arab Emirates 40%, South Africa 23%, Mozambique 9% (2019)
Dänemark
Germany 14%, United States 10%, Sweden 10%, China 6%, Norway 5% (2021)
Kenia
Uganda 14%, Pakistan 8%, Netherlands 8%, United States 8%, United Kingdom 7% (2020)
Imports
Simbabwe
$5.489 billion (2020 est.)
$5.398 billion (2019 est.)
$7.642 billion (2018 est.)
$5.398 billion (2019 est.)
$7.642 billion (2018 est.)
Dänemark
$208.121 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$172.868 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$179.356 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$172.868 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$179.356 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Kenia
$21.853 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$17.717 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$20.408 billion (2019 est.)
$17.717 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$20.408 billion (2019 est.)
Imports - partners
Simbabwe
South Africa 41%, Singapore 23%, China 8% (2019)
Dänemark
Germany 21%, Sweden 12%, China 9%, Netherlands 8%, Poland 4% (2021)
Kenia
China 27%, India 11%, United Arab Emirates 7%, Japan 4%, Saudi Arabia 3% (2020)
Airports
Simbabwe
196 (2021)
Dänemark
80 (2021)
Kenia
197 (2021)
Broadband - fixed subscriptions
Simbabwe
total: 203,461 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 1 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 1 (2020 est.)
Dänemark
total: 2,590,282 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 45 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 45 (2020 est.)
Kenia
total: 674,191 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 1 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 1 (2020 est.)
Internet users
Simbabwe
total: 5.6 million (2021 est.)
percent of population: 35% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 35% (2021 est.)
Dänemark
total: 5.841 million (2021 est.)
percent of population: 99% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 99% (2021 est.)
Kenia
total: 15.37 million (2021 est.)
percent of population: 29% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 29% (2021 est.)
Railways
Simbabwe
total: 3,427 km (2014)
narrow gauge: 3,427 km (2014) 1.067-m gauge (313 km electrified)
narrow gauge: 3,427 km (2014) 1.067-m gauge (313 km electrified)
Dänemark
total: 2,682 km (2020) 876 km electrified
Kenia
total: 3,819 km (2018)
standard gauge: 485 km (2018) 1.435-m gauge
narrow gauge: 3,334 km (2018) 1.000-m gauge
standard gauge: 485 km (2018) 1.435-m gauge
narrow gauge: 3,334 km (2018) 1.000-m gauge
Roadways
Simbabwe
total: 97,267 km (2019)
paved: 18,481 km (2019)
unpaved: 78,786 km (2019)
paved: 18,481 km (2019)
unpaved: 78,786 km (2019)
Dänemark
total: 74,558 km (2017)
paved: 74,558 km (2017) (includes 1,205 km of expressways)
paved: 74,558 km (2017) (includes 1,205 km of expressways)
Kenia
total: 161,452 km (2018)
paved: 14,420 km (2017) (8,500 km highways, 1,872 urban roads, and 4,048 rural roads)
unpaved: 147,032 km (2017)
paved: 14,420 km (2017) (8,500 km highways, 1,872 urban roads, and 4,048 rural roads)
unpaved: 147,032 km (2017)
Telephones - fixed lines
Simbabwe
total subscriptions: 243,421 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 2 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 2 (2021 est.)
Dänemark
total subscriptions: 706,604 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 12 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 12 (2021 est.)
Kenia
total subscriptions: 61,096 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: (2021 est.) less than 1
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: (2021 est.) less than 1
Telephones - mobile cellular
Simbabwe
total subscriptions: 14,257,590 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 89 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 89 (2021 est.)
Dänemark
total subscriptions: 7,287,875 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 124 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 124 (2021 est.)
Kenia
total subscriptions: 65,085,720 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 123 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 123 (2021 est.)
Waterways
Simbabwe
223 km (2022) some navigation possible on Lake Kariba (223 km)
Dänemark
400 km (2010)
Kenia
(2011) none specifically; the only significant inland waterway is the part of Lake Victoria within the boundaries of Kenya; Kisumu is the main port and has ferry connections to Uganda and Tanzania
Disputes - international
Simbabwe
Zimbabwe-Mozambique: none identified
Zimbabwe-South Africa: South Africa has placed military units to assist police operations along the border of Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique to control smuggling, poaching, and illegal migration
Zimbabwe-Zambia: in 2004, Zimbabwe dropped objections to plans between Botswana and Zambia to build a bridge over the Zambezi River, thereby de facto recognizing a short, but not clearly delimited, Botswana-Zambia boundary in the river; in May 2021, Botswana and Zambia agreed in principle to let Zimbabwe be a partner in the bridge project as it enters its lasts phase
Dänemark
Iceland, the UK, and Ireland dispute Denmark's claim that the Faroe Islands' continental shelf extends beyond 200 nm; in 2019, Denmark signed continental shelf delimitation agreements with Iceland and Norway to parts of the continental shelf in the Ægir Basin, which is located north of the Faroe Islands
Kenia
Kenya-Ethiopia: their border was demarcated in the 1950s and approved in 1970; in 2012, Kenya and Ethiopia agreed to redemarcate their boundary following disputes over beacons and cross-border crime
Kenya-Somalia: Kenya works hard to prevent the clan and militia fighting in Somalia from spreading across the border, which has long been open to nomadic pastoralists; in 2021, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) gave Somalia control over a disputed ocean area where the seabeds are believed to hold vasts oil and gas deposits; the ICJ ruling gave Somalia the rights to several offshore oil exploration blocks previously claimed by Kenya; Kenya did not recognize the court’s decision
Kenya-South Sudan: two thirds of the boundary that separates Kenya and South Sudan's sovereignty known as the Ilemi Triangle has been unclear since British colonial times; Kenya has administered the area since colonial times; officials from Kenya and South Sudan signed a memorandum of understanding on boundary delimitation and demarcation and agreed to set up a joint committee; as of July 2019, the demarcation process was to begin in 90 days, but was delayed due to a lack of funding
Kenya-Sudan: Kenya served as an important mediator in brokering Sudan's north-south separation in February 2005
Kenya-Tanzania: Kenya and Tanzania were conducting a joint reaffirmation process in November 2021 to ensure the border was visibly marked with pillars
Kenya-Uganda: Kenya and Uganda began a joint demarcation of the boundary in 2021
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