Migrant stock total in Rwanda
Rwanda: Migrant stock total was 513,316 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
513,316
World rank
82nd
of 232 countries
All-time high
514,647
in 2015
All-time low
160,024
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant stock total in Rwanda, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, migrant stock total in Rwanda stood at 513,316.
That represents a change of down 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant stock total in Rwanda peaked at 514,647 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 160,024, in 1990.
Rwanda ranks 82nd of 232 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Migrant stock total in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 160,024 | — |
| 1995 | 215,735 | +34.8% |
| 2000 | 347,076 | +60.9% |
| 2005 | 423,187 | +21.9% |
| 2010 | 426,901 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 514,647 | +20.6% |
| 2020 | 513,907 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 513,316 | -0.1% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 513,316 is above the median for low income countries, which is 387,101, 1.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 513,316 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 1.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 187,880 | 160,024 | 215,735 | 2 |
| 2000s | 385,132 | 347,076 | 423,187 | 2 |
| 2010s | 470,774 | 426,901 | 514,647 | 2 |
| 2020s | 513,612 | 513,316 | 513,907 | 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)
- 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 migrant stock total in Rwanda?
- Migrant stock total in Rwanda was 513,316 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant stock total recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 514,647 in 2015.
- What is the lowest migrant stock total recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 160,024 in 1990.
- How does Rwanda rank for migrant stock total?
- Rwanda ranks 82nd out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant stock total 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant stock total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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