NAIROBI, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's population will hit 58 million by 2030 and 70 million by 2045, up from the current 50 million, the national statistics bureau projected on Friday.

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) in its Analytical Report on Population Projections 2022 said that the bulk of the population during the years will comprise people aged 15-64 years.

"These projections are based on 2019 Kenya Census Data for a period of 25 years from 2020 to 2045. The projected population is expected to increase from 48.8 million in 2020," said the government agency.

However, despite the projected surge in population, KNBS said that Kenya's annual population growth rate would continue to decline during the period. The annual growth rate would fall from 1.8 percent in 2020 to 1.2 percent in 2045, according to KNBS.

Ukur Yatani, outgoing cabinet secretary, National Treasury and Planning, said in the report that the projections provide pragmatic evidence for use in the formulation of policies and plans to help Kenya achieve sustainable development goals. - Xinhua