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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Rwanda

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population14.57M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$16.37B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$1.12K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth682024 · yearsInternet use31.7%2024 · % of populationForest area11.3%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
24.4%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Rwanda2023 · 24.4%
09.418.828.237.61960199320252001: 37.6%2002: 34.3%2003: 33.6%2004: 36%2005: 36.7%2006: 36.6%2007: 36.5%2008: 36.5%2009: 36%2010: 35.7%2011: 35.3%2012: 35.5%2013: 35.7%2014: 37.1%2015: 35.8%2016: 33.7%2017: 31.9%2018: 32.7%2019: 35.6%2020: 34.7%2021: 31%2022: 26.6%2023: 24.4%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Rwanda in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Kigali
Country code
RWA

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