The Swahili Clans and their Population

The Swahili are a relatively smaller coastal group in Kenya occupying counties such as Mombasa, Kilifi, and Lamu. The largest Swahili subtribe is the Munyonya/Muyeya, followed by the Amu and Jomvu.

A majority of the Swahili prefer to identify as such rather than with any specific sub-tribe.

1. Swahili (So stated)  17,232
2. Munyonya/Muyeya  15,024
3. Amu   5,143
4. Jomvu 4,728
5. Barawa         4,633
6. Vumba          1,449
7. Wachangamwe       1,344
8. Pate   1,120
9. Ngare 1,057
10. Siu     1,016
11. Wakilifi          685
12. Wakilindini     642
13. Watangana   531
14. Mvita  402
15. Chitundi        319
16. Wamtwapa    240
17. Washaka      165
18. Watikuu        162
19. Wakatwa       113
20. Wafaza         69