List of Countries that Start with K

1. Kazakhstan
2. Kenya
3. Kiribati
4. Kuwait
5. Kyrgyzstan
6. Kosovo (partially recognized state)
7. Korea, North (North Korea)
8. Korea, South (South Korea)

Note: North Korea and South Korea are commonly listed under “K” for practical purposes.

List of Countries that Start with K by Population

(Estimates as of 2024–2025)

1. Kenya – 56,041,313
2. South Korea – 51,625,379
3. Kazakhstan – 19,915,519
4. North Korea – 26,255,854 (estimate, data not officially confirmed)
5. Kyrgyzstan – 7,284,783
6. Kuwait – 4,370,881
7. Kosovo – 1,761,935 (partially recognized)
8. Kiribati – 134,789

List of Countries that Start with K by Land Area

1. Kazakhstan – 2,724,900 km²
2. Kenya – 580,367 km²
3. Kyrgyzstan – 199,951 km²
4. North Korea – 120,538 km²
5. South Korea – 100,210 km²
6. Kuwait – 17,818 km²
7. Kosovo – 10,887 km²
8. Kiribati – 811 km²