Rwanda population
15,161,086
Population changes approximately every seconds
Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 2.19%
Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024
According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Rwanda is 15,161,085, growing at an annual rate of 2.19%. That works out to a net change of approximately 856 people per day or 35 per hour.
The population change in Rwanda is driven by three components: approximately 404,109 births per year and 85,279 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 2.19% per year.
The total fertility rate stands at 3.59 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Rwanda is growing through natural increase.
The current population of Rwanda is approximately 15,161,085, growing at 2.19% per year.
By approximately 856 people per day, or 35 per hour.
Yes. With approximately 404,109 births and 85,279 deaths per year, Rwanda has a natural population increase of about 318,830 people annually.