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Rwanda Population 2023
Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley, where the African Great Lakes region and East Africa converge. One of the smallest countries on the African mainland, & Located a few degrees south of the Equator, and is the most densely populated mainland African country.
As per the UN World Population Prospects report, the population of Rwanda in 2023 is 14,094,683 (1.4 Crore)
Estimated Population of Rwanda in 2023 – 14 million
| Rwanda | 2023 Population |
| Total Population | 14,094,683 |
| Global Rank | 76 |
| Land Area | 24,668 sq.km (9,524 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 144 |
| Pop. Density | 525 people/sq. km |
| Capital City | Kigali |
Source: UN World Population Prospects report
| Fertility Rate* | 4.10 |
| Infant mortality rate ** | 22.6 |
| Median Age | 20 Years |
| Life Expectancy | 70 years |
| Urban Population | 17.6 % |
*Fertility rate, average number of children born to women during their reproductive years.
**Infant mortality rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age.
Religion in Rwanda
Christianity is the majority religion in Rwanda and its followed by 93.9% of the population. Among Christians, Protestants churches have the largest adherents followed by the Roman Catholics, African Churches, and other small Christian groups.
Islam at 2.1% is the second largest religion and 3% of the population doesn’t follow any religion. Other religion is followed by 1% of the population and includes Hinduism, Buddhism, and Baháʼí Faith.
Religion percentage in Rwanda
- Christianity – 93.9%
- No religion – 3%
- Islam – 2.1%
- Other 1%
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Top Cities in Rwanda by Population
| # | City | Population 2012 |
| 1 | Kigali | 859,332 |
| 2 | Gisenyi | 136,830 |
| 3 | Ruhengeri | 59,333 |
| 4 | Butare | 50,220 |
| 5 | Muhanga | 49,038 |
| 6 | Byumba | 34,544 |
| 7 | Cyangugu | 27,416 |
| 8 | Nyanza | 25,417 |
| 9 | Bugarama | 24,679 |
| 10 | Kayonza | 21,482 |
| 11 | Rwamagana | 18,009 |
| 12 | Nyamata | 17,076 |
| 13 | Ruhango | 17,051 |
| 14 | Gikongoro | 16,695 |
| 15 | Nyagatare | 14,320 |
| 16 | Busogo | 12,460 |
| 17 | Kibuye | 12,325 |
| 18 | Kibungo | 11,537 |
| 19 | Rubengera | 10,431 |