What is the Population of Rwanda?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Rwanda has a population of approximately 14,104,969 people, making it the 77th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.18% of the world's population. With a land area of 26,338 km², the population density is roughly 536 people per km².
| Population | 14,104,969 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 77th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.18% |
| Area | 26,338 km² |
| Population density | 536 / km² |
| Demonym | Rwandan |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | 14,104,969 | 77th |
| Zimbabwe | 17,073,087 | 74th |
| South Sudan | 15,786,898 | 75th |
| Guinea | 14,363,931 | 76th |
| Benin | 13,224,860 | 78th |
| Burundi | 12,332,788 | 79th |
| Tunisia | 11,972,169 | 80th |
Rwanda compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | 12,332,788 | 27,834 |
| DR Congo | 112,832,000 | 2,344,858 |
| Tanzania | 68,153,004 | 947,303 |
| Uganda | 45,905,417 | 241,550 |
Rwanda in context
- Rwanda covers 26,338 km², making it the 144th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Uganda.
- Rwanda is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 14,104,969 people, Rwanda holds about 3.2% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Rwanda is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Rwanda — FAQ
What is the population of Rwanda?
The population of Rwanda is approximately 14,104,969 (14.1 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Rwanda in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Rwanda at approximately 14,104,969 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Rwanda is the 77th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Rwanda?
Approximately 14,104,969 people live in Rwanda, making it the 77th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Rwanda rank by population?
Rwanda is the 77th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.18%.
What is the population density of Rwanda?
Rwanda has a population density of roughly 536 people per km², based on a land area of 26,338 km².
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