Natural population growth rate vs. median age in Rwanda
Rwanda: Natural population growth rate vs. median age was 2.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Natural population growth rate vs. median age in Rwanda, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for natural population growth rate vs. median age in Rwanda is 2.2%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 2.0% on the previous year and down 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural population growth rate vs. median age in Rwanda peaked at 3.6% in 1983 and was at its lowest, -10.6%, in 1994.
Rwanda ranks 36th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.5% | 3.4% | 3.6% | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.3% | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.1% | 3.0% | 3.4% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.4% | 3.0% | 3.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.1% | -10.6% | 2.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.9% | 2.7% | 3.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 33 Zimbabwe 2.3% compare
- 34 Sao Tome and Principe 2.3% compare
- 35 Eritrea 2.2% compare
- 37 Sierra Leone 2.2% compare
- 38 Solomon Islands 2.2% compare
- 39 Equatorial Guinea 2.2% compare
More population data for Rwanda
- 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)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.2% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 3.65 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 3.65 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 114,368 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 3.65 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 3.7 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 3.5 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural population growth rate vs. median age in Rwanda?
- Natural population growth rate vs. median age in Rwanda was 2.2% in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest natural population growth rate vs. median age recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 3.6% in 1983.
- What is the lowest natural population growth rate vs. median age recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.6% in 1994.
- How does Rwanda rank for natural population growth rate vs. median age?
- Rwanda ranks 36th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is natural population growth rate vs. median age rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Natural population growth rate vs. median age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Births minus deaths, as a share of the population. This is the part of population change that comes only from births and deaths, ignoring migration.