Net migration metrics in Rwanda
Rwanda: Net migration metrics was -9,001 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-9,001
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
181st
of 236 countries
All-time high
1.37 million
in 1996
All-time low
-2.08 million
in 1994
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Rwanda, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, net migration metrics in Rwanda stood at -9,001.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 46.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Rwanda peaked at 1.37 million in 1996 and was at its lowest, -2.08 million, in 1994.
That places Rwanda 181st out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,153 | — |
| 1951 | 994 | -13.8% |
| 1952 | 315 | -68.3% |
| 1953 | -1,020 | -423.8% |
| 1954 | -745 | -27.0% |
| 1955 | -815 | +9.4% |
| 1956 | -853 | +4.7% |
| 1957 | -1,102 | +29.2% |
| 1958 | -3,896 | +253.5% |
| 1959 | -6,260 | +60.7% |
| 1960 | -13,198 | +110.8% |
| 1961 | -20,508 | +55.4% |
| 1962 | -25,594 | +24.8% |
| 1963 | -25,524 | -0.3% |
| 1964 | -19,458 | -23.8% |
| 1965 | -9,774 | -49.8% |
| 1966 | -1,930 | -80.3% |
| 1967 | 4,655 | -341.2% |
| 1968 | 4,728 | +1.6% |
| 1969 | 2,983 | -36.9% |
| 1970 | 1,149 | -61.5% |
| 1971 | -4,230 | -468.1% |
| 1972 | -4,156 | -1.7% |
| 1973 | -3,862 | -7.1% |
| 1974 | -4,535 | +17.4% |
| 1975 | -4,791 | +5.6% |
| 1976 | -7,027 | +46.7% |
| 1977 | -11,084 | +57.7% |
| 1978 | -13,838 | +24.8% |
| 1979 | -15,669 | +13.2% |
| 1980 | -16,359 | +4.4% |
| 1981 | -16,453 | +0.6% |
| 1982 | -15,818 | -3.9% |
| 1983 | -14,560 | -8.0% |
| 1984 | -12,899 | -11.4% |
| 1985 | -11,031 | -14.5% |
| 1986 | -8,982 | -18.6% |
| 1987 | -7,062 | -21.4% |
| 1988 | -5,285 | -25.2% |
| 1989 | -2,826 | -46.5% |
| 1990 | -41,483 | +1367.9% |
| 1991 | -59,519 | +43.5% |
| 1992 | -12,334 | -79.3% |
| 1993 | 236,110 | -2014.3% |
| 1994 | -2.08 million | -980.1% |
| 1995 | 439,995 | -121.2% |
| 1996 | 1.37 million | +210.8% |
| 1997 | 410,106 | -70.0% |
| 1998 | -129,089 | -131.5% |
| 1999 | -146,162 | +13.2% |
| 2000 | -153,588 | +5.1% |
| 2001 | -152,197 | -0.9% |
| 2002 | -91,518 | -39.9% |
| 2003 | -25,355 | -72.3% |
| 2004 | -31,214 | +23.1% |
| 2005 | -33,830 | +8.4% |
| 2006 | -34,008 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | -32,537 | -4.3% |
| 2008 | -31,913 | -1.9% |
| 2009 | -30,128 | -5.6% |
| 2010 | -29,501 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | -27,915 | -5.4% |
| 2012 | -25,260 | -9.5% |
| 2013 | -16,779 | -33.6% |
| 2014 | -19,505 | +16.2% |
| 2015 | -21,862 | +12.1% |
| 2016 | -24,474 | +11.9% |
| 2017 | -25,634 | +4.7% |
| 2018 | -25,323 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | -24,492 | -3.3% |
| 2020 | -22,251 | -9.1% |
| 2021 | -21,492 | -3.4% |
| 2022 | -9,001 | -58.1% |
| 2023 | -9,001 | -0.0% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's -9,001 is below the median for low income countries, which is -5,233, 1.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's -9,001 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -3,998, 2.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +2014.3% | -12,334 | 236,110 |
| 1990 | -1367.9% | -2,826 | -41,483 |
| 1994 | -980.1% | 236,110 | -2.08 million |
| 1971 | -468.1% | 1,149 | -4,230 |
| 1953 | -423.8% | 315 | -1,020 |
| 1967 | +341.2% | -1,930 | 4,655 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -1,223 | -6,260 | 1,153 | 10 |
| 1960s | -10,362 | -25,594 | 4,728 | 10 |
| 1970s | -6,804 | -15,669 | 1,149 | 10 |
| 1980s | -11,128 | -16,453 | -2,826 | 10 |
| 1990s | -1,279 | -2.08 million | 1.37 million | 10 |
| 2000s | -61,629 | -153,588 | -25,355 | 10 |
| 2010s | -24,074 | -29,501 | -16,779 | 10 |
| 2020s | -15,436 | -22,251 | -9,001 | 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 net migration metrics in Rwanda?
- Net migration metrics in Rwanda was -9,001 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 1.37 million in 1996.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.08 million in 1994.
- How does Rwanda rank for net migration metrics?
- Rwanda ranks 181st out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.4%. 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 Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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