Total population (thousands), per capita in Rwanda
Rwanda: Total population (thousands), per capita was 0.001 thousands per person in 2025. ▬ Flat
Total population (thousands), per capita in Rwanda, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in thousands per person.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 0.001 thousands per person for total population (thousands), per capita in 2025.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), per capita in Rwanda peaked at 0.0012 thousands per person in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0.0009 thousands per person, in 1996.
That places Rwanda 158th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Total population (thousands), per capita in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | thousands per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.001 thousands per person | — |
| 1971 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.1% |
| 1972 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.0% |
| 1981 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.1% |
| 1989 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 0.001 thousands per person | -1.5% |
| 1994 | 0.0012 thousands per person | +23.9% |
| 1995 | 0.001 thousands per person | -21.2% |
| 1996 | 0.0009 thousands per person | -6.6% |
| 1997 | 0.001 thousands per person | +8.4% |
| 1998 | 0.001 thousands per person | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.001 thousands per person | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 0.001 thousands per person | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.001 thousands per person | 0.001 thousands per person | 0.001 thousands per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.001 thousands per person | 0.001 thousands per person | 0.001 thousands per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.001 thousands per person | 0.0009 thousands per person | 0.0012 thousands per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.001 thousands per person | 0.001 thousands per person | 0.001 thousands per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.001 thousands per person | 0.001 thousands per person | 0.001 thousands per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.001 thousands per person | 0.001 thousands per person | 0.001 thousands per person | 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)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population (thousands), per capita in Rwanda?
- Total population (thousands), per capita in Rwanda was 0.001 thousands per person in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), per capita recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0012 thousands per person in 1994.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), per capita recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0009 thousands per person in 1996.
- How does Rwanda rank for total population (thousands), per capita?
- Rwanda ranks 158th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), per capita rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Total population (thousands) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Total population (thousands) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
Total population (thousands) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.