What is the population of Rwanda?

The population of Rwanda is approximately 14,889,693 as of 2026, according to UN estimates.

What is the life expectancy in Rwanda?

Life expectancy at birth in Rwanda is 68.5 years as of 2026.

What is the fertility rate in Rwanda?

The total fertility rate in Rwanda is 3.54 children per woman as of 2026.

What is the median age in Rwanda?

The median age in Rwanda is 20.2 years as of 2026.

What is the age distribution in Rwanda?

Rwanda's population is 36.7% children (0-14 years), 59.2% working age (15-64 years), and 4.1% elderly (65+ years) as of 2026.

What is the GDP per capita in Rwanda?

The GDP per capita in Rwanda is $4,524 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in Rwanda?

The inflation rate in Rwanda is 5.6% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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Rwanda

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

1,120

Deaths today

237

Net emigration today

As of today, Rwanda has approximately 14,889,693 people. Estimated births today: 1,120; deaths: 237.

Watch Rwanda's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(5)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Kigali★ Capital	Kigali City	1.52M	291	5,219
2	Rubavu	Western	346.0K	72	4,792
3	Musanze	Northern	160.1K	45	3,573
4	Muhanga	Southern	77.9K	27	2,928
5	Kayonza	Eastern	52.2K	11	4,575

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Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100).

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