Annual population growth in Rwanda
Rwanda: Annual population growth was 303,448 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
303,448
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
56th
of 236 countries
All-time high
1.05 million
in 1997
All-time low
-1.19 million
in 1994
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Annual population growth in Rwanda, 1951–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual population growth in Rwanda is 303,448, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual population growth in Rwanda peaked at 1.05 million in 1997 and was at its lowest, -1.19 million, in 1994.
That places Rwanda 56th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual population growth in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 78,938 | — |
| 1952 | 80,477 | +1.9% |
| 1953 | 81,848 | +1.7% |
| 1954 | 83,767 | +2.3% |
| 1955 | 86,172 | +2.9% |
| 1956 | 88,511 | +2.7% |
| 1957 | 91,063 | +2.9% |
| 1958 | 92,258 | +1.3% |
| 1959 | 92,266 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 89,899 | -2.6% |
| 1961 | 84,486 | -6.0% |
| 1962 | 79,233 | -6.2% |
| 1963 | 72,882 | -8.0% |
| 1964 | 75,934 | +4.2% |
| 1965 | 88,381 | +16.4% |
| 1966 | 98,410 | +11.3% |
| 1967 | 107,959 | +9.7% |
| 1968 | 114,428 | +6.0% |
| 1969 | 117,261 | +2.5% |
| 1970 | 119,399 | +1.8% |
| 1971 | 119,376 | -0.0% |
| 1972 | 120,286 | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 124,710 | +3.7% |
| 1974 | 129,190 | +3.6% |
| 1975 | 133,493 | +3.3% |
| 1976 | 138,234 | +3.6% |
| 1977 | 142,286 | +2.9% |
| 1978 | 146,924 | +3.3% |
| 1979 | 154,378 | +5.1% |
| 1980 | 163,713 | +6.0% |
| 1981 | 173,973 | +6.3% |
| 1982 | 184,319 | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 193,756 | +5.1% |
| 1984 | 202,317 | +4.4% |
| 1985 | 209,602 | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 214,657 | +2.4% |
| 1987 | 217,607 | +1.4% |
| 1988 | 218,581 | +0.4% |
| 1989 | 216,634 | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 190,604 | -12.0% |
| 1991 | 151,651 | -20.4% |
| 1992 | 156,302 | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 297,876 | +90.6% |
| 1994 | -1.19 million | -499.1% |
| 1995 | -1.12 million | -5.9% |
| 1996 | 1.03 million | -192.5% |
| 1997 | 1.05 million | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 326,451 | -68.8% |
| 1999 | 66,229 | -79.7% |
| 2000 | 66,019 | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 73,155 | +10.8% |
| 2002 | 113,094 | +54.6% |
| 2003 | 186,693 | +65.1% |
| 2004 | 229,971 | +23.2% |
| 2005 | 237,683 | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 244,719 | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 250,689 | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 254,328 | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 256,170 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 257,122 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 256,182 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 256,162 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 263,436 | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 271,418 | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 275,268 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 279,157 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 282,879 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 285,938 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 288,102 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 289,736 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 289,422 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 295,765 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 303,448 | +2.6% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 303,448 is below the median for low income countries, which is 556,727, 55% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 303,448 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 359,940, 84% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual population growth in Rwanda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | -499.1% | 297,876 | -1.19 million |
| 1996 | +192.5% | -1.12 million | 1.03 million |
| 1993 | +90.6% | 156,302 | 297,876 |
| 1999 | -79.7% | 326,451 | 66,229 |
| 1998 | -68.8% | 1.05 million | 326,451 |
| 2003 | +65.1% | 113,094 | 186,693 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 86,144 | 78,938 | 92,266 | 9 |
| 1960s | 92,887 | 72,882 | 117,261 | 10 |
| 1970s | 132,828 | 119,376 | 154,378 | 10 |
| 1980s | 199,516 | 163,713 | 218,581 | 10 |
| 1990s | 96,321 | -1.19 million | 1.05 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 191,252 | 66,019 | 256,170 | 10 |
| 2010s | 271,566 | 256,162 | 288,102 | 10 |
| 2020s | 294,593 | 289,422 | 303,448 | 4 |
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More population data for Rwanda
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.5502 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2755 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 23,030 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.06 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4596 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.217 (2100)
- Population density 1,329 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.01 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual population growth in Rwanda?
- Annual population growth in Rwanda was 303,448 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual population growth recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 1.05 million in 1997.
- What is the lowest annual population growth recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.19 million in 1994.
- How does Rwanda rank for annual population growth?
- Rwanda ranks 56th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual population growth rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual population growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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