What is the population of Rwanda in 2026?
Rwanda has a population of 14,569,341 people (2025 estimate), which is 77th in the world and about 0.18% of the global total.
Officially Republic of Rwanda
Population 2025
14,569,341
0.18% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+2.17%
+316,155 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
566/km²
24,670 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
19.9 years
Life expectancy 68.0 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Rwanda
Rwanda has a population of 14,569,341 as of 2025, making it the 77th most populous country globally. At 566 people per km², it ranks among the world's most densely populated nations despite its modest land area of 24,670 km². The population is young, with a median age of 19.9 years and a fertility rate of 3.6 births per woman, underpinning annual growth of 2.2%.
Life expectancy stands at 68 years, while urban areas account for 31% of the population, with Kigali serving as the capital. The country operates under a semi-presidential system of government and gained independence in 1962. Rwanda shares borders with Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, and Uganda.
The economy remains relatively modest, with a GDP per capita of $1,124. Official languages include English, French, and Kinyarwanda, and the currency is the Rwandan franc.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Kigali
- Continent
- Africa
- ISO codes
- RW · RWA
- Demonym
- Rwandan
- Currency
- Rwandan franc (RWF Fr)
- Government
- Semi-presidential system
- State inception
- 1962
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +250
- Internet TLD
- .rw
- Land neighbours
- 4
Languages
- English
- French
- Kinyarwanda
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 37.4%
- Age 15–64
- 58.7%
- Age 65+
- 3.9%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 11 | 20 |
| 95-99 | 214 | 380 |
| 90-94 | 1,548 | 2,868 |
| 85-89 | 5,864 | 11,379 |
| 80-84 | 14,531 | 28,259 |
| 75-79 | 33,697 | 55,339 |
| 70-74 | 65,919 | 94,278 |
| 65-69 | 104,955 | 140,464 |
| 60-64 | 134,368 | 172,494 |
| 55-59 | 151,798 | 184,551 |
| 50-54 | 184,964 | 228,727 |
| 45-49 | 258,933 | 304,424 |
| 40-44 | 385,851 | 411,899 |
| 35-39 | 447,922 | 468,719 |
| 30-34 | 489,945 | 505,798 |
| 25-29 | 534,788 | 553,351 |
| 20-24 | 667,230 | 691,755 |
| 15-19 | 794,461 | 798,499 |
| 10-14 | 821,442 | 819,120 |
| 5-9 | 899,693 | 891,793 |
| 0-4 | 956,627 | 937,692 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,157,097 |
| 1960 | 3,022,294 |
| 1970 | 3,980,669 |
| 1980 | 5,353,259 |
| 1990 | 7,375,307 |
| 2000 | 8,213,931 |
| 2010 | 10,317,553 |
| 2020 | 13,065,837 |
| 2030 | 16,154,705 |
| 2040 | 19,440,770 |
| 2050 | 22,707,910 |
| 2060 | 25,576,761 |
| 2070 | 28,138,805 |
| 2080 | 30,141,578 |
| 2090 | 31,781,409 |
| 2100 | 32,779,346 |
How Rwanda Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Rwanda | 14.6M |
Countries Bordering Rwanda
4 land borders.
Rwanda Population FAQ
Is the population of Rwanda growing or shrinking?
Rwanda's population is growing at +2.17% per year, a change of roughly 316,155 people annually.
What is the capital of Rwanda?
The capital of Rwanda is Kigali.
How densely populated is Rwanda?
Rwanda has 566/km² across 24,670 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Rwanda?
Life expectancy at birth in Rwanda is 68.0 years (2024).
What is the median age in Rwanda?
The median age in Rwanda is 19.9 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Rwanda in?
Rwanda is in Africa.