RWA · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Total Population
14.57 million
(2025)
Life Expectancy
68.0 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,569,341 persons | 2025 |
| Population Growth (%) | 2.17 percent | 2025 |
| Population Density | 565.6 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 28.06 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 5.90 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 3.65 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 68.0 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 29.4 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 78.8 percent | 2022 |
| Urban Population (%) | 30.9 percent | 2025 |
Languages
English
Official
French
Official
Kinyarwanda
Official
Religions
Catholic
39.9%
Pentecostal
21.3%
Protestant
14.6%
Adventist
12.2%
Other Christians
4.2%
No Religion
3.0%
Muslim
2.0%
Other Religions
2.0%
Less Than
1.0%