Total number of international immigrants in Rwanda
Rwanda: Total number of international immigrants was 513,316 immigrants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
513,316 immigrants
World rank
82nd
of 232 countries
All-time high
514,647 immigrants
in 2015
All-time low
160,024 immigrants
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Total number of international immigrants in Rwanda, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
In 2024, total number of international immigrants in Rwanda stood at 513,316 immigrants.
That represents a change of down 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Rwanda peaked at 514,647 immigrants in 2015 and was at its lowest, 160,024 immigrants, in 1990.
Rwanda ranks 82nd of 232 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 160,024 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 215,735 immigrants | +34.8% |
| 2000 | 347,076 immigrants | +60.9% |
| 2005 | 423,187 immigrants | +21.9% |
| 2010 | 426,901 immigrants | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 514,647 immigrants | +20.6% |
| 2020 | 513,907 immigrants | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 513,316 immigrants | -0.1% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 513,316 immigrants is above the median for low income countries, which is 387,101 immigrants, 1.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 513,316 immigrants is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568 immigrants, 1.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 187,880 immigrants | 160,024 immigrants | 215,735 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 385,132 immigrants | 347,076 immigrants | 423,187 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 470,774 immigrants | 426,901 immigrants | 514,647 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 513,612 immigrants | 513,316 immigrants | 513,907 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
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)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Population density 1,329 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2.01 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Rwanda?
- Total number of international immigrants in Rwanda was 513,316 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 514,647 immigrants in 2015.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 160,024 immigrants in 1990.
- How does Rwanda rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Rwanda ranks 82nd out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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