New internal displacements in Rwanda
Rwanda: New internal displacements was 3,424 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3,424
Change on year
down 94.1%
World rank
84th
of 170 countries
All-time high
69,694
in 2023
All-time low
1,026
in 2013
Years of data
16
2008–2025
New internal displacements in Rwanda, 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Rwanda is 3,424, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 94.1% on the previous year and up 71.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Rwanda peaked at 69,694 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,026, in 2013.
That places Rwanda 84th out of 170 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 1 |
| 2010s | 9,732 | 1,026 | 47,295 | 9 |
| 2020s | 26,592 | 3,424 | 69,694 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More population data for Rwanda
- 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)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.217 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2.06 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -1.43 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 114,368 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Rwanda?
- New internal displacements in Rwanda was 3,424 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 69,694 in 2023.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,026 in 2013.
- How does Rwanda rank for new internal displacements?
- Rwanda ranks 84th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of New internal displacements. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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