Rank #158 by World Population
🇷🇼Rwanda
Rwanda has a population of 13,954,471, ranking #158 in the world. The capital is Kigali. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Low income
13,954,471
Population
#158
World Rank
67.8
Life Expectancy
$1,027
GDP Per Capita
Rwanda, #158 by world population
Rwanda Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Rwanda had a population of 3,022,294 in 1960 and 14,256,567 in 2024, a 4.7× growth over 64 years. The peak was 14,256,567 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.54%.
14,256,567
Population (2024)
3,022,294
Population (1960)
14,256,567
Peak (2024)
2.54%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,022,294 |
| 1961 | 3,106,779 |
| 1962 | 3,186,025 |
| 1963 | 3,258,890 |
| 1964 | 3,334,834 |
| 1965 | 3,423,210 |
| 1966 | 3,521,626 |
| 1967 | 3,629,577 |
| 1968 | 3,744,010 |
| 1969 | 3,861,271 |
| 1970 | 3,980,669 |
| 1971 | 4,100,044 |
| 1972 | 4,220,335 |
| 1973 | 4,345,047 |
| 1974 | 4,474,228 |
| 1975 | 4,607,728 |
| 1976 | 4,745,954 |
| 1977 | 4,888,240 |
| 1978 | 5,035,171 |
| 1979 | 5,189,541 |
| 1980 | 5,353,259 |
| 1981 | 5,527,230 |
| 1982 | 5,711,549 |
| 1983 | 5,905,311 |
| 1984 | 6,107,627 |
| 1985 | 6,317,228 |
| 1986 | 6,531,881 |
| 1987 | 6,749,493 |
| 1988 | 6,968,071 |
| 1989 | 7,184,706 |
| 1990 | 7,375,307 |
| 1991 | 7,526,966 |
| 1992 | 7,683,266 |
| 1993 | 7,981,132 |
| 1994 | 6,792,352 |
| 1995 | 5,674,118 |
| 1996 | 6,708,764 |
| 1997 | 7,755,238 |
| 1998 | 8,081,681 |
| 1999 | 8,147,912 |
| 2000 | 8,213,931 |
| 2001 | 8,287,094 |
| 2002 | 8,400,180 |
| 2003 | 8,586,875 |
| 2004 | 8,816,844 |
| 2005 | 9,054,528 |
| 2006 | 9,299,246 |
| 2007 | 9,549,933 |
| 2008 | 9,804,269 |
| 2009 | 10,060,432 |
| 2010 | 10,317,553 |
| 2011 | 10,573,733 |
| 2012 | 10,829,901 |
| 2013 | 11,093,340 |
| 2014 | 11,364,757 |
| 2015 | 11,640,022 |
| 2016 | 11,919,183 |
| 2017 | 12,202,060 |
| 2018 | 12,487,996 |
| 2019 | 12,776,103 |
| 2020 | 13,065,837 |
| 2021 | 13,355,260 |
| 2022 | 13,651,030 |
| 2023 | 13,954,471 |
| 2024 | 14,256,567 |
Demographics
| Population | 13,954,471 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.20% |
| Urban Population | 28.9% |
| Fertility Rate | 3.70 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 67.8 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 30.1 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 80.1% |
Economy & Trade
$1,027
GDP Per Capita
12.4%
Unemployment Rate
Low income
Income Level
39.4
Gini Index (inequality)
64.9%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
5.1%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.09
Physicians per 1,000
4.9%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
80.1%
Literacy Rate
30.1
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
63.9%
Electricity Access
28.0%
Internet Users
82
Mobile Subs per 100
565.6
People per km2
-9,001
Net Migration
Environment
11.3%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Rwanda in global context
Rwanda is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rwanda has a population of 13,954,471, ranking #158 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.20%.
Life expectancy in Rwanda is 67.8 years. The infant mortality rate is 30.1 per 1,000 live births.
Rwanda's GDP per capita is $1,027. It is classified as a low income country by the World Bank.
28.9% of Rwanda's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 565.6 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Rwanda is 80.1%. The country spends 4.9% of GDP on education.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.