Rwanda population (live estimate)
Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.
Annual growth: 2.232%.
View population details →Official population estimates
Key demographic indicators.
This map shows first-level administrative regions (ADM1).
Key Facts
- Capital: Kigali
- Official language: Swahili (macrolanguage)
- Region: Eastern Africa
- Continent: Africa
Languages
A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.
Rwanda is unique in its linguistic cohesion, with Kinyarwanda spoken by almost the entire population. French, English, and Kiswahili are also official languages, each serving roles in diplomacy, education, and regional integration.
View all languages →Religions
A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.
Rwanda is densely populated, with communities across all regions using Kinyarwanda as a shared linguistic identity. Urban areas such as Kigali show strong multilingualism, especially among youth and professionals.
View religions →Cities
A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.
The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.
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