Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes in Rwanda
Rwanda: Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes was 32,779 1000 No in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
32,779 1000 No
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
60th
of 227 countries
All-time high
32,779 1000 No
in 2100
All-time low
2,157 1000 No
in 1950
Years of data
151
1950–2100
Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes in Rwanda, 1950–2100
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 No.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population - est. & proj. — total population - both sexes in Rwanda is 32,779 1000 No, measured in 2100. That is the highest value across all 151 years on record.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 3.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population - est. & proj. — total population - both sexes in Rwanda peaked at 32,779 1000 No in 2100 and was at its lowest, 2,157 1000 No, in 1950.
That places Rwanda 60th out of 227 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | 1000 No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,157 1000 No | — |
| 1951 | 2,236 1000 No | +3.7% |
| 1952 | 2,317 1000 No | +3.6% |
| 1953 | 2,398 1000 No | +3.5% |
| 1954 | 2,482 1000 No | +3.5% |
| 1955 | 2,568 1000 No | +3.5% |
| 1956 | 2,657 1000 No | +3.4% |
| 1957 | 2,748 1000 No | +3.4% |
| 1958 | 2,840 1000 No | +3.4% |
| 1959 | 2,932 1000 No | +3.2% |
| 1960 | 3,022 1000 No | +3.1% |
| 1961 | 3,107 1000 No | +2.8% |
| 1962 | 3,186 1000 No | +2.6% |
| 1963 | 3,259 1000 No | +2.3% |
| 1964 | 3,335 1000 No | +2.3% |
| 1965 | 3,423 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 1966 | 3,522 1000 No | +2.9% |
| 1967 | 3,630 1000 No | +3.1% |
| 1968 | 3,744 1000 No | +3.2% |
| 1969 | 3,861 1000 No | +3.1% |
| 1970 | 3,981 1000 No | +3.1% |
| 1971 | 4,100 1000 No | +3.0% |
| 1972 | 4,220 1000 No | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 4,345 1000 No | +3.0% |
| 1974 | 4,474 1000 No | +3.0% |
| 1975 | 4,608 1000 No | +3.0% |
| 1976 | 4,746 1000 No | +3.0% |
| 1977 | 4,888 1000 No | +3.0% |
| 1978 | 5,035 1000 No | +3.0% |
| 1979 | 5,190 1000 No | +3.1% |
| 1980 | 5,353 1000 No | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 5,527 1000 No | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 5,712 1000 No | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 5,905 1000 No | +3.4% |
| 1984 | 6,108 1000 No | +3.4% |
| 1985 | 6,317 1000 No | +3.4% |
| 1986 | 6,532 1000 No | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 6,749 1000 No | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 6,968 1000 No | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 7,185 1000 No | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 7,375 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 7,527 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 7,683 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 7,981 1000 No | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 6,792 1000 No | -14.9% |
| 1995 | 5,674 1000 No | -16.5% |
| 1996 | 6,709 1000 No | +18.2% |
| 1997 | 7,755 1000 No | +15.6% |
| 1998 | 8,082 1000 No | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 8,148 1000 No | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 8,214 1000 No | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 8,287 1000 No | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 8,400 1000 No | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 8,587 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 8,817 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 9,055 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 9,299 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 9,550 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 9,804 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 10,060 1000 No | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 10,318 1000 No | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 10,574 1000 No | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 10,830 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 11,093 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 11,365 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 11,640 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 11,919 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 12,202 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 12,488 1000 No | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 12,776 1000 No | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 13,066 1000 No | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 13,355 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 13,651 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 13,954 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 2024 | 14,257 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 2025 | 14,569 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 2026 | 14,890 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 2027 | 15,214 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 2028 | 15,536 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2029 | 15,845 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2030 | 16,155 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2031 | 16,473 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2032 | 16,772 1000 No | +1.8% |
| 2033 | 17,074 1000 No | +1.8% |
| 2034 | 17,402 1000 No | +1.9% |
| 2035 | 17,746 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2036 | 18,077 1000 No | +1.9% |
| 2037 | 18,396 1000 No | +1.8% |
| 2038 | 18,730 1000 No | +1.8% |
| 2039 | 19,077 1000 No | +1.9% |
| 2040 | 19,441 1000 No | +1.9% |
| 2041 | 19,806 1000 No | +1.9% |
| 2042 | 20,154 1000 No | +1.8% |
| 2043 | 20,501 1000 No | +1.7% |
| 2044 | 20,837 1000 No | +1.6% |
| 2045 | 21,153 1000 No | +1.5% |
| 2046 | 21,459 1000 No | +1.4% |
| 2047 | 21,765 1000 No | +1.4% |
| 2048 | 22,086 1000 No | +1.5% |
| 2049 | 22,404 1000 No | +1.4% |
| 2050 | 22,708 1000 No | +1.4% |
| 2051 | 23,008 1000 No | +1.3% |
| 2052 | 23,300 1000 No | +1.3% |
| 2053 | 23,582 1000 No | +1.2% |
| 2054 | 23,868 1000 No | +1.2% |
| 2055 | 24,159 1000 No | +1.2% |
| 2056 | 24,442 1000 No | +1.2% |
| 2057 | 24,709 1000 No | +1.1% |
| 2058 | 25,006 1000 No | +1.2% |
| 2059 | 25,306 1000 No | +1.2% |
| 2060 | 25,577 1000 No | +1.1% |
| 2061 | 25,865 1000 No | +1.1% |
| 2062 | 26,141 1000 No | +1.1% |
| 2063 | 26,401 1000 No | +1.0% |
| 2064 | 26,669 1000 No | +1.0% |
| 2065 | 26,933 1000 No | +1.0% |
| 2066 | 27,184 1000 No | +0.9% |
| 2067 | 27,431 1000 No | +0.9% |
| 2068 | 27,684 1000 No | +0.9% |
| 2069 | 27,913 1000 No | +0.8% |
| 2070 | 28,139 1000 No | +0.8% |
| 2071 | 28,368 1000 No | +0.8% |
| 2072 | 28,590 1000 No | +0.8% |
| 2073 | 28,810 1000 No | +0.8% |
| 2074 | 29,016 1000 No | +0.7% |
| 2075 | 29,214 1000 No | +0.7% |
| 2076 | 29,401 1000 No | +0.6% |
| 2077 | 29,584 1000 No | +0.6% |
| 2078 | 29,770 1000 No | +0.6% |
| 2079 | 29,953 1000 No | +0.6% |
| 2080 | 30,142 1000 No | +0.6% |
| 2081 | 30,323 1000 No | +0.6% |
| 2082 | 30,501 1000 No | +0.6% |
| 2083 | 30,679 1000 No | +0.6% |
| 2084 | 30,836 1000 No | +0.5% |
| 2085 | 30,977 1000 No | +0.5% |
| 2086 | 31,125 1000 No | +0.5% |
| 2087 | 31,297 1000 No | +0.6% |
| 2088 | 31,465 1000 No | +0.5% |
| 2089 | 31,634 1000 No | +0.5% |
| 2090 | 31,781 1000 No | +0.5% |
| 2091 | 31,883 1000 No | +0.3% |
| 2092 | 31,995 1000 No | +0.3% |
| 2093 | 32,121 1000 No | +0.4% |
| 2094 | 32,229 1000 No | +0.3% |
| 2095 | 32,337 1000 No | +0.3% |
| 2096 | 32,445 1000 No | +0.3% |
| 2097 | 32,524 1000 No | +0.2% |
| 2098 | 32,600 1000 No | +0.2% |
| 2099 | 32,692 1000 No | +0.3% |
| 2100 | 32,779 1000 No | +0.3% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 32,779 1000 No is below the median for low income countries, which is 63,253 1000 No, 52% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 32,779 1000 No is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 34,973 1000 No, 94% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2,534 1000 No | 2,157 1000 No | 2,932 1000 No | 10 |
| 1960s | 3,409 1000 No | 3,022 1000 No | 3,861 1000 No | 10 |
| 1970s | 4,559 1000 No | 3,981 1000 No | 5,190 1000 No | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,236 1000 No | 5,353 1000 No | 7,185 1000 No | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,373 1000 No | 5,674 1000 No | 8,148 1000 No | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,007 1000 No | 8,214 1000 No | 10,060 1000 No | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,520 1000 No | 10,318 1000 No | 12,776 1000 No | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,434 1000 No | 13,066 1000 No | 15,845 1000 No | 10 |
| 2030s | 17,590 1000 No | 16,155 1000 No | 19,077 1000 No | 10 |
| 2040s | 20,961 1000 No | 19,441 1000 No | 22,404 1000 No | 10 |
| 2050s | 24,009 1000 No | 22,708 1000 No | 25,306 1000 No | 10 |
| 2060s | 26,780 1000 No | 25,577 1000 No | 27,913 1000 No | 10 |
| 2070s | 29,084 1000 No | 28,139 1000 No | 29,953 1000 No | 10 |
| 2080s | 30,898 1000 No | 30,142 1000 No | 31,634 1000 No | 10 |
| 2090s | 32,261 1000 No | 31,781 1000 No | 32,692 1000 No | 10 |
| 2100s | 32,779 1000 No | 32,779 1000 No | 32,779 1000 No | 1 |
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.3518 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 3.32 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,483 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 15,403 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 16,639 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 16,140 1000 No (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is population - est. & proj. — total population - both sexes in Rwanda?
- Population - est. & proj. — total population - both sexes in Rwanda was 32,779 1000 No in 2100, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest population - est. & proj. — total population - both sexes recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 32,779 1000 No in 2100.
- What is the lowest population - est. & proj. — total population - both sexes recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,157 1000 No in 1950.
- How does Rwanda rank for population - est. & proj. — total population - both sexes?
- Rwanda ranks 60th out of 227 countries with data for 2100.
- Is population - est. & proj. — total population - both sexes rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT Population module contains time series data on population, by sex and urban/rural. The series consist of both estimates and projections for different periods as available from the original sources, namely: 1. Population data refers to the World Population Prospects: The 2024 Revision from the UN Population Division. 2. Urban/rural population data refers to the World Urbanization Prospects: The 2018 Revision from the UN Population Division.