Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Rwanda
Rwanda: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was 2.13 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Rwanda, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Rwanda stood at 2.13 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 3.2% on the previous year and down 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Rwanda peaked at 25.33 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -34.15 % change on previous year, in 1995.
That places Rwanda 44th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.07 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 1973 | 2.94 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1974 | 2.97 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1975 | 2.98 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1976 | 2.99 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1977 | 3.01 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1978 | 2.99 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1979 | 3.02 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1980 | 3.11 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 1981 | 3.2 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 1982 | 3.3 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 3.37 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1984 | 3.41 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 1985 | 3.44 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1986 | 3.43 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1987 | 3.37 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1989 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1990 | 3.03 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 1991 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 1992 | 1.84 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 1993 | 2.31 % change on previous year | +26.0% |
| 1994 | 5.41 % change on previous year | +133.7% |
| 1995 | -34.15 % change on previous year | -731.9% |
| 1996 | 10.4 % change on previous year | -130.5% |
| 1997 | 25.33 % change on previous year | +143.4% |
| 1998 | 7.84 % change on previous year | -69.1% |
| 1999 | 0.8462 % change on previous year | -89.2% |
| 2000 | 0.793 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2001 | 0.8274 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 0.9536 % change on previous year | +15.3% |
| 2003 | 1.77 % change on previous year | +85.8% |
| 2004 | 2.67 % change on previous year | +50.4% |
| 2005 | 2.69 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 2.7 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 2.7 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 2.69 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 2.43 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 2.25 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2024 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2025 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.99 % change on previous year | 2.93 % change on previous year | 3.07 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.31 % change on previous year | 3.11 % change on previous year | 3.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.51 % change on previous year | -34.15 % change on previous year | 25.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.04 % change on previous year | 0.793 % change on previous year | 2.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.43 % change on previous year | 2.33 % change on previous year | 2.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.22 % change on previous year | 2.13 % change on previous year | 2.29 % change on previous year | 6 |
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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 total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Rwanda?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Rwanda was 2.13 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 25.33 % change on previous year in 1997.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was -34.15 % change on previous year in 1995.
- How does Rwanda rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Rwanda ranks 44th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.