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Rwanda· by the numbers

14,767,471
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing14,569,341 (World Bank, 2025) + +312,774/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 564 on Earth

Rwanda's population is 14,569,341 (2025) — the 76th-largest in the world and the 29th-largest in Africa, growing by about 312,774 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Rwanda Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#76 of 217
14,569,341
Area
26,338 km²
590.6 km² land area
GDP#137 of 186
$16.4B
GDP / capita
$1,124
2025
#137 economy overall
Price level#182 of 200
27 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.18%
1 in 564 people on Earth lives in Rwanda

Rwanda in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population14,569,341 people
#76 / 217
GDP$16.4B
#137 / 186
Average income$1,150 GNI per person
#164 / 182
Life expectancy68 years
#167 / 217
Average height166 cm (male)
#184 / 200
Median age19.4 years, half older
#184 / 220
Cleanest air36.01 µg/m³ PM2.5
#171 / 200
Safest countries3.6 homicides / 100k
#107 / 196
Most dangerous3.6 homicides / 100k
#88 / 196
Internet users31.7% of population online
#163 / 182
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airSafetyDangerOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

Rwanda's Population Growth

Yes — Rwanda's population rose by 312,774 people (+2.19%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 3.6 births per woman. Net migration was positive in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Rwanda Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
590.6 people / km²
24,670 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
19.4 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
68.0 years
M 65.7 · F 70.1
Average height2019
166.0 cm (male)
female 156.7 cm
Homicide rate2020
3.6 per 100,000
#107 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
36.0 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
30.9 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
3.6 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
+6,282 people
positive in latest year
Aged 65+2025
4.0 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 7,112,387Female — 7,456,957
0-4 · Male: 965,9030-4 · Female: 946,5450-45-9 · Male: 910,5505-9 · Female: 900,2675-910-14 · Male: 836,46810-14 · Female: 833,75710-1415-19 · Male: 795,80615-19 · Female: 797,85015-1920-24 · Male: 703,34220-24 · Female: 724,35020-2425-29 · Male: 547,88925-29 · Female: 570,95525-2930-34 · Male: 496,56230-34 · Female: 510,81230-3435-39 · Male: 455,22535-39 · Female: 476,78635-3940-44 · Male: 399,88540-44 · Female: 424,17540-4445-49 · Male: 284,69345-49 · Female: 326,97745-4950-54 · Male: 188,76650-54 · Female: 235,81150-5455-59 · Male: 157,17355-59 · Female: 191,26855-5960-64 · Male: 132,15160-64 · Female: 169,08360-6465-69 · Male: 110,10065-69 · Female: 147,65565-6970-74 · Male: 68,32670-74 · Female: 97,25470-7475-79 · Male: 36,91175-79 · Female: 59,22675-7980+ · Male: 22,63780+ · Female: 44,18680+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Kigali
1,132,686
2
Gisenyi
172,357
3
Musanze
153,368
4
Nyagatare
100,000
5
Gitarama
87,613
6
Muhanga
82,797
7
Butare
62,823
8
Kibuye
48,024
9
Rwamagana
47,203
10
Kibungo
46,240
11
Cyangugu
43,866
12
Shyorongi
43,744

Where is Rwanda Located?

Capital
Kigali
Currency
Franc (RWF)
Language(s)
Kinyarwanda, English, French, Swahili
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Continent
54 countries in Africa →
Land area
24,670 km²
Area (GeoNames)
26,338 km²
Borders
4 countries
Shares a border with
TanzaniaDR CongoBurundiUganda

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Rwanda?

Rwanda's population is 14,569,341 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #76 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Rwanda?

14,569,341 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Rwanda's population density?

590.6 people per km², based on a land area of 24,670 km².

What is Rwanda ranked in population worldwide?

#76 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Rwanda?

68.0 years on average (2024) — 65.7 for men, 70.1 for women.

What is Rwanda's GDP?

$16.4B, ranking #137 of 186 economies we track — $1,124 per capita.

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