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Messenger users in Kenya
October 2026
21 137 200
45%
women
55%
men
 
 
13-17
n/a
15.1%
18.5%
18-24
33.6%
17%
19.9%
25-34
36.9%
7.1%
9%
35-44
16.1%
2.8%
4%
45-54
6.7%
1.1%
1.8%
55-64
2.9%
1.8%
2%
65+
3.8%

Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only.

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Internet users who access their Meta account via any device at least once per month. All values are estimates. Figures relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language.

Messenger users in Kenya

There were 21 137 200 Messenger users in Kenya in October 2026, which accounted for 34% of its entire population.

The majority of them were men - 55%.

People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (7 800 000).

The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 18 to 24, where men lead by 3 900 000.

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Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only.

Presented statistics are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

Internet users who access their Meta account via any device at least once per month. All values are estimates. Figures relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language.

Messenger users in Kenya - Last 12 Months

18 257 800
Nov '25
19 132 500
Dec
19 276 900
Jan '26
19 500 000
Feb
19 507 800
Mar
20 066 200
Apr
19 900 000
May
20 445 300
Jun
20 426 600
Jul
20 600 000
Aug
20 000 000
Sep
21 137 200
Oct
Month Messenger Users % of Population Women Men Change M/M
Oct 21 137 200 34% 45.5% 54.5% +5.7%
Sep 20 000 000 32.2% 45.2% 54.8% -2.9%
Aug 20 600 000 33.2% 45.1% 54.9% +0.8%
Jul 20 426 600 32.9% 45% 55% -0.1%
Jun 20 445 300 32.9% 44.8% 55.2% +2.7%
May 19 900 000 32% 45.2% 54.8% -0.8%
Apr 20 066 200 32.3% 45% 55% +2.9%
Mar 19 507 800 31.4% 45.1% 54.9% 0%
Feb 19 500 000 31.4% 45.1% 54.9% +1.2%
Jan '26 19 276 900 31% 45.1% 54.9% +0.8%
Dec 19 132 500 30.8% 44.5% 55.5% +4.8%
Nov '25 18 257 800 29.4% 44.5% 55.5% -

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Frequently asked questions

How many Messenger users are there in Kenya in 2026?

As of October 2026, there are 21 137 200 Messenger users in Kenya - 34% of the country's population.

What is the largest Messenger age group in Kenya?

The largest age group is 25 to 34, making up 36.9% of Messenger users in Kenya.

Are there more women or men on Messenger in Kenya?

Men make up the majority, at 55% of Messenger users in Kenya.

Where does this data come from?

Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms' marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only. All values are estimates and relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language

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