Voter turnout of voting age population in Rwanda
Rwanda: Voter turnout of voting age population was 117.03 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
117.03
World rank
1st
of 161 countries
All-time high
117.03
in 2024
All-time low
89.17
in 2010
Years of data
7
2003–2024
Voter turnout of voting age population in Rwanda, 2003–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 117.03 for voter turnout of voting age population in 2024. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is up 17.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, voter turnout of voting age population in Rwanda peaked at 117.03 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 89.17, in 2010.
That places Rwanda 1st out of 161 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Voter turnout of voting age population in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 89.92 | — |
| 2008 | 93.6 | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 89.17 | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 99.38 | +11.5% |
| 2017 | 109.1 | +9.8% |
| 2018 | 104.31 | -4.4% |
| 2024 | 117.03 | +12.2% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 117.03 is above the median for low income countries, which is 49.84, 2.3× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 117.03 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 49.77, 2.4× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 91.76 | 89.92 | 93.6 | 2 |
| 2010s | 100.49 | 89.17 | 109.1 | 4 |
| 2020s | 117.03 | 117.03 | 117.03 | 1 |
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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 voter turnout of voting age population in Rwanda?
- Voter turnout of voting age population in Rwanda was 117.03 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest voter turnout of voting age population recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 117.03 in 2024.
- What is the lowest voter turnout of voting age population recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 89.17 in 2010.
- How does Rwanda rank for voter turnout of voting age population?
- Rwanda ranks 1st out of 161 countries with data for 2024.
- Is voter turnout of voting age population rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Voter turnout of voting age population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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