Total population in Rwanda
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Rwanda was 14,569,340 people, up from 14,256,567 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Rwanda with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Rwanda
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 569 340 |
| 2024 | 14 256 567 |
| 2023 | 13 954 472 |
| 2022 | 13 651 030 |
| 2021 | 13 355 260 |
| 2020 | 13 065 837 |
| 2019 | 12 776 103 |
| 2018 | 12 487 996 |
| 2017 | 12 202 060 |
| 2016 | 11 919 183 |
| 2015 | 11 640 022 |
| 2014 | 11 364 757 |
| 2013 | 11 093 340 |
| 2012 | 10 829 901 |
| 2011 | 10 573 733 |
| 2010 | 10 317 554 |
| 2009 | 10 060 432 |
| 2008 | 9 804 268 |
| 2007 | 9 549 933 |
| 2006 | 9 299 246 |
| 2005 | 9 054 528 |
| 2004 | 8 816 844 |
| 2003 | 8 586 875 |
| 2002 | 8 400 180 |
| 2001 | 8 287 094 |
| 2000 | 8 213 930 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.