New internal displacements in Rwanda
Rwanda: New internal displacements was 3,424 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
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.
New internal displacements in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5,000 | — |
| 2010 | 5,920 | +18.4% |
| 2011 | 1,860 | -68.6% |
| 2012 | 3,225 | +73.4% |
| 2013 | 1,026 | -68.2% |
| 2015 | 1,999 | +94.8% |
| 2016 | 9,731 | +386.8% |
| 2017 | 5,005 | -48.6% |
| 2018 | 47,295 | +845.0% |
| 2019 | 11,531 | -75.6% |
| 2020 | 6,005 | -47.9% |
| 2021 | 14,960 | +149.1% |
| 2022 | 7,765 | -48.1% |
| 2023 | 69,694 | +797.5% |
| 2024 | 57,704 | -17.2% |
| 2025 | 3,424 | -94.1% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 3,424 is below the median for low income countries, which is 165,753, 2% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 3,424 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13,949, 25% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where New internal displacements 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +845.0% | 5,005 | 47,295 |
| 2023 | +797.5% | 7,765 | 69,694 |
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)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2755 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2.01 million people (2100)
- Population density 1,329 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4596 % change on previous year (2100)
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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