Rwanda Population Clock

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

About the population of Rwanda

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Rwanda?

The current population of Rwanda is approximately 15,161,085, growing at 2.19% per year.

How fast is the population of Rwanda changing?

By approximately 856 people per day, or 35 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Rwanda?

Yes. With approximately 404,109 births and 85,279 deaths per year, Rwanda has a natural population increase of about 318,830 people annually.

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