Rwanda
Country in East Africa
Also known as Republic of Rwanda · The Land of a Thousand Hills
- Capital
- Population
- 14.6M(2025)
- , 13.2M(2022)
- , 12.2M(2017)
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Sources- 1.Stated in World Bank Open Datadata.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTLRetrieved 2019-04-08
- +54 more
- Area
- 26,338 km²
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- 26,338 km²
- GDP (nominal)
- $14.3B(2024)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2025-10-03
- , $13.3B(2022)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- , $11.1B(2021)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- $14.3B(2024)
- Currency
- Rwandan franc(since 1964)
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- , Rwanda and Burundi franc(until 1964)
- Rwandan franc(since 1964)
- Official language
- Kinyarwanda
- , English
- , French
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- Head of state
- Paul Kagame(since 2000)
- Head of government
- Justin Nsengiyumva(since 2025)
- , Anastase Murekezi(2014–2017)
- , Édouard Ngirente(2017–2025)
Overview
Economy & society
Over time
Dated values recorded in Wikidata, each with its own source
All data
562 statements · 40% with external sources · numbers in brackets are citations
- Shares border with
- Uganda statement is subject of: Rwanda–Uganda border
- Tanzania statement is subject of: Rwanda–Tanzania border
- Burundi statement is subject of: Burundi–Rwanda border
- Democratic Republic of the Congo statement is subject of: Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda border
- Member of
- United Nations(since 1962)
- Commonwealth of Nations(since 2009)
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Sources- 1.Stated in The Times“Cricket-loving Rwanda becomes 54th member of Commonwealth”
- 2.thecommonwealth.org/our-member-countries/rwandaRetrieved 2022-10-21
- African Union
- World Trade Organization
- United Nations Security Council(since 2013)
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development(since 1963)
- International Development Association(since 1963)
- International Finance Corporation(since 1975)
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- Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency(since 2002)
- International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes(since 1979)
- African Development Bank
- United Nations–African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur
- Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States
- Interpol(since 1974)
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Sources- 1.interpol.int/Member-countries/WorldRetrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.interpol.int/Who-we-are/Member-countries/Africa/RWANDARetrieved 2022-10-23
- Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons(since 2004)
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Sources- 1.opcw.org/about-opcw/member-states/Retrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.opcw.org/about-us/member-states/rwandaRetrieved 2022-10-29
- UNESCO(since 1962)
- Universal Postal Union(since 1963)
2
Sources- 1.upu.int/en/the-upu/member-countries.htmlRetrieved 2019-05-04
- 2.upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/About-UPU/Member-Countries?csid=-1&cid=245Retrieved 2022-10-28
- International Telecommunication Union(since 1962)
1
- Organisation internationale de la Francophonie(since 1970)
- International Civil Defence Organisation(since 1990) subject has role: observer status
1
Sources- 1.icdo.org/who-we-are/members/observer-states.htmlRetrieved 2020-05-11
- World Meteorological Organization(since 1963)
1
- World Health Organization
1
- East African Community(since 2007)
- World Customs Organization(since 1964)
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
- African Continental Free Trade Area
- Official name
- Republic of Rwanda
- Repubulika y'u Rwanda
- République du Rwanda
- Jamhuri ya Rwanda
- Diplomatic relation
- Germany statement is subject of: Germany–Rwanda relations
- France statement is subject of: France–Rwanda relations
- Malawi statement is subject of: Malawi–Rwanda relations
- Taiwan statement is subject of: Rwanda–Taiwan relations
- Tanzania statement is subject of: Rwanda–Tanzania relations
- United States statement is subject of: Rwanda–United States relations
- India statement is subject of: India–Rwanda relations
- People's Republic of China statement is subject of: China–Rwanda relations
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- Bangladesh statement is subject of: Bangladesh–Rwanda relations
- North Korea(since 1972) statement is subject of: North Korea–Rwanda relations
- Kenya statement is subject of: Kenya–Rwanda relations
- Singapore statement is subject of: Rwanda–Singapore relations
- Costa Rica statement is subject of: Costa Rica–Rwanda relations
- Greece statement is subject of: Greece–Rwanda relations
- Sweden statement is subject of: Rwanda–Sweden relations
- Denmark statement is subject of: Denmark–Rwanda relations
- Israel statement is subject of: Israel–Rwanda relations
- Azerbaijan statement is subject of: Azerbaijan–Rwanda relations
- Russia statement is subject of: Russia–Rwanda relations
- Lowest point
- Ruzizi River elevation: 950 m
- Nickname
- The Land of a Thousand Hills
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- Pays Des Mille Collines statement is subject of: Mille Collines
- The Land of a Thousand Hills
- Demonym
- ruandai
- Rwandan
- Rwandese
- Ruandano
- Ruandänan
- رُوَنْدِيٌّ applies to part: masculine
- رُوَنْدِيَّةٌ applies to part: feminine
- رُوَنْدِيُّونَ applies to part: plural
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- רואנדי applies to part: masculine
- רואנדית applies to part: feminine
- rwandezi applies to part: plural
- rwandez applies to part: masculine
- rwandeză applies to part: feminine
- ruandès
- রুয়ান্ডীয়
- ruandese applies to part: masculine singular, feminine singular
- ruandesi applies to part: masculine plural, feminine plural
- ruanda
- ruandés applies to part: masculine singular
- ruandesa applies to part: feminine singular
- Ruandano
- Rwandais applies to part: masculine singular
- Rwandaise applies to part: feminine singular
- ruandezo applies to part: masculine singular
- ruandezi applies to part: masculine plural
- ruandeza applies to part: feminine singular, feminine plural
- رواندي applies to part: masculine singular
- رواندية applies to part: feminine singular
- روانديين applies to part: masculine plural
- روانديات applies to part: feminine plural
- Ruandach
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- Unemployment rate
- 1%(2014)
- Mains voltage
- 230 V frequency: 50 Hz
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- 230 V frequency: 50 Hz
- Emergency phone number
- 112 has use: police, fire department
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-03
- 912 has use: emergency medical services
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-08
- 112 has use: police, fire department
- Coordinates of northernmost point
- 1.0475°S, 30.4478°E
- Age of majority
- 18 years old
- Marriageable age
- 21 years old applies to part: all genders
- Language used
- Kinyarwanda(2022) has characteristic: first language · speakers: 7,677,003
- English(2022) has characteristic: working language, second language · speakers: 1,997,293 · applies to part: educational system
- French(2022) speakers: 711,965
- Swahili(2022) speakers: 347,068
- Rwandan Sign Language
- Vehicle registration plate code
- RWA(since 1964)
- Has characteristic
- not-free country statement supported by: Freedom in the World
- Located in/on physical feature
- East Africa
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Sources- 1.unstats.un.org/unsd/methodology/m49
- 2.unstats.un.org/unsd/methodology/m49/Retrieved 2026-03-01
- East Africa
- Total fertility rate
- 3.7(2023)
- 3.898(2014)
- 4.012(2013)
- 4.143(2012)
- 4.287(2011)
- 4.441(2010)
- 4.598(2009)
- 4.751(2008)
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- 4.895(2007)
- 5.027(2006)
- 5.146(2005)
- 5.254(2004)
- 5.353(2003)
- 5.449(2002)
- 5.545(2001)
- 5.64(2000)
- 5.734(1999)
- Motto text
- Ubumwe, Umurimo, Gukunda Igihugu
- Unity, Work, Patriotism
- Единство, труд, патриотизъм
- Remarkable Rwanda
- Undod, Gwaith, Gwladgarwch
- Geoshape
- Data:Rwanda.map
- Life expectancy
- 70.52 years(2025) reason for preferred rank: most recent value
- 67.129 years(2016)
- 66.696 years(2015)
- 66.188 years(2014)
- 65.598 years(2013)
- 64.911 years(2012)
- 64.106 years(2011)
- 63.14 years(2010)
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- 61.962 years(2009)
- 60.565 years(2008)
- 58.971 years(2007)
- 57.219 years(2006)
- 55.43 years(2005)
- 53.755 years(2004)
- 52.268 years(2003)
- 50.97 years(2002)
- 49.793 years(2001)
- 48.415 years(2000)
- Native label
- Repubulika y'u Rwanda
- Republic of Rwanda
- République du Rwanda
- Jamhuri ya Rwanda
- Rwanda
- VAT rate
- 18%
- BTI Status Index
- 4.65(2022)
- 4.8(2018)
- 4.83(2016)
- 4.87(2014)
- 4.5(2012)
- 4.57(2010)
- 3.89(2008)
- 4.6(2006)
- BTI Governance Index
- 5.29(2024)
- 5.25(2022)
- 5.21(2020)
- 5.2(2018)
- 5.1(2016)
- 4.91(2014)
- 4.92(2012)
- 4.76(2010)
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- 4.59(2008)
- 4.45(2006)
- Democracy Index
- 3.1(2020)
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- 3.1(2020)
- Human Development Index
- 0.578(2023)
- 0.534(2021)
- 0.532(2020)
- 0.534(2019)
- 0.528(2018)
- 0.526(2017)
- 0.524(2016)
- 0.515(2015)
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- 0.513(2014)
- 0.508(2013)
- 0.506(2012)
- 0.497(2011)
- 0.489(2010)
- 0.48(2009)
- 0.467(2008)
- 0.456(2007)
- 0.442(2006)
- 0.422(2005)
- 0.406(2004)
- 0.385(2003)
- 0.369(2002)
- 0.35(2001)
- 0.34(2000)
- 0.324(1999)
- 0.309(1998)
- 0.302(1997)
- 0.296(1996)
- 0.286(1995)
- Hashtag
- Rwanda
- Happy Planet Index score
- 39.2(2019)
- Gini coefficient
- 39.4(2023)
- 43.7(2016)
- Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
- 0.399(2023)
- 0.402(2021)
- 0.4(2020)
- 0.379(2019)
- 0.374(2018)
- 0.372(2017)
- 0.37(2016)
- 0.363(2015)
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- 0.363(2014)
- 0.358(2013)
- 0.364(2012)
- 0.356(2011)
- 0.347(2010)
- Birth rate
- 29.474(2022)
- 29.976(2021)
- 30.309(2020)
- 30.776(2019)
- Male population
- 6,741,039(2022)
- 6,582,239(2021)
- 6,423,145(2020)
- 6,266,092(2019)
- Death rate
- 5.847(2022)
- 6.28(2021)
- 5.998(2020)
- 6.137(2019)
- Rural population
- 11.3M(2022)
- 11.1M(2021)
- 10.9M(2020)
- 10.6M(2019)
- Female population
- 7,035,658(2022)
- 6,879,649(2021)
- 6,723,217(2020)
- 6,568,936(2019)
- Urban population
- 2,441,369(2022)
- 2,364,984(2021)
- 2,291,674(2020)
- 2,222,128(2019)
- Highest judicial authority
- Supreme Court of Rwanda applies to jurisdiction: Rwanda
- GDP (PPP)
- $58.1B(2025)
- Coordinates of easternmost point
- 2.0775°S, 30.8992°E
- Coordinates of westernmost point
- 2.5289°S, 28.8617°E
- Coordinates of southernmost point
- 2.8397°S, 29.3708°E
- Public holiday
- New Year's Day
- National Heroes' Day
- Genocide Memorial Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Labour Day
- Independence Day
- Liberation Day
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- Umuganura Day
- Assumption of Mary day in year for periodic occurrence: August 15
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
- Coordinates of geographic center
- 1.9900°S, 29.8700°E
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On other databases
174 identifiers linking Rwanda across the web's reference databases
- AGROVOC IDc_6717
- Analysis & Policy Observatory term ID9012
- ArchINFORM location ID6044
- ASC Leiden Thesaurus ID294935711
- BabelNet ID00068453n
- BBC News topic IDcwlw3xz0zdet
- BBC Things ID8125f2a9-3259-4f35-ab75-d9a6577fdc88
- Bibliothèque nationale de France ID119482632
- Biblissima authority IDQ26990
- BIBSYS ID90857972
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie online IDruanda
- CAB ID6306
- Canadiana Authorities ID (former scheme)0019E3408
- Canadiana Name Authority IDncf10020685
- CIVICUS Monitor country entryrwanda
- Comic Vine ID4020-61177
- Cultureel Woordenboek IDgeschiedenis-1900-2000/rwanda
- Curlie IDRegional/Africa/Rwanda/
- Dagens Nyheter topic IDrwanda
- Data Commons IDcountry/RWA
- DBNL country IDrwand01
- Dewey Decimal Classification2--67571
- DR topic IDrwanda
- Enciclopedia Galega Universal ID180745
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online IDplace/Rwanda
- Encyclopædia Universalis IDrwanda
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) ID (2026)22WCjr
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) old ID (2021)562395
- Encyclopedia of Korean Culture IDE0017260
- Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists ID8FI0
- EU Knowledge Graph item IDQ3236
- European Education Thesaurus ID2999
- EuroVoc ID3784
- FactGrid item IDQ1059293
- FAST ID1212358
- FIPS 10-4 (countries and regions)RW
- France 24 topic ID (French)rwanda
- Freebase ID/m/06dfg
- GACS ID598
- GADM IDRWA
- GCMD keyword ID4a86e5fb-6155-47c0-883b-2edb8e1257aa
- GENC 3-character codeRWA
- GeoNames ID49518
- GeoNLP ID (obsolete)K8O5tj
- Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID7001682
- GitHub topicrwanda
- GND ID4076910-0
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana IDruanda-0
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID (former scheme)0057443
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia IDRwanda
- Great Russian Encyclopedia Online ID (2017)3517411
- Grove Art Online IDT074737
- Gynopedia IDRwanda
- Harper's tagrwanda
- HDS ID003461
- Historical Gazetteer (GOV) IDobject_1286102
- IAB code1387
- ICANNWiki page IDRwanda
- ICPSR Geographic Names Thesaurus ID30868
- IDAI.gazetteer ID2379005
- IdRef ID027982610
- INaturalist place ID7142
- INSEE countries and foreign territories code99340
- Interlingual Index IDi83171
- Invasive Species Compendium Datasheet ID108551
- IOC country codeRWA
- ISNI0000000404581850
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codeRW
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 codeRWA
- ISO 3166-1 numeric code646
- ITU letter codeRRW
- ITU/ISO/IEC object ID2.16.646
- ITV News topic IDrwanda
- J9U entity ID987007552775605171
- KBpedia IDRwanda
- Klexikon article IDRuanda
- Krugosvet article (archived)strany_mira/RUANDA.html
- KulturNav-IDed56825f-6b98-478d-907c-519122f0d3c4
- Kyiv Independent topic IDrwanda
- Larousse IDpays/Rwanda/141732
- LC and MARC vocabularies IDcountries/rw
- Le Figaro tag IDRwanda
- Le Monde diplomatique subject IDpays/rwanda
- Lex IDRwanda
- Libération topic IDrwanda
- Libraries Australia ID35469802
- Library of Congress Authorities IDn81025976
- Libris-URIsq4656cb0z1sjs7
- M49 code646
- Mapy.com IDosm&id=646