Which is bigger: Kenya or Yemen?

Kenya is larger (580,367 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Yemen (527,968 km²).

Why do Kenya and Yemen look different on the map than in reality?

The common Mercator projection enlarges areas the farther they lie from the equator, so the on-map size proportions of Kenya and Yemen are distorted compared to their true land area.

Kenya vs Yemen Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Kenya and Yemen. Compare their overlaid silhouettes and learn how the Mercator projection distorts scale.

Direct Silhouette Overlay (same scale)

Comparison of shapes at the exact same, real geographic scale. Click or tap and drag either silhouette to adjust positioning manually.

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Kenya ↗

Surface Area580,367 km²

Population51,393,010

TypeCountry

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Yemen ↗

Surface Area527,968 km²

Population28,498,687

TypeCountry

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