Africa
Rwanda: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Rwanda: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Kigali
- Population
- 14.6 million
- Area
- 26,338 km²
- Currency
- Rwandan Franc
#77 by population · #145 by area · #140 economy in the world · #10 by population density
Population and society
Population of rw, 1960–2025. From 3 million in 1960 to 14.6 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 600 per km² (rank 10 of 194)
- Urban population
- 30.9% (2025)
- Under 15
- 37% (2025)
- Over 65
- 4% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 3.65 (2024)
- Internet users
- 31.7% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $16.4B (rank 140 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 11.4% (2025)
- Inflation
- 5.9% (2025)
- Forests
- 26.1% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 0.2 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 950 m (Ruzizi River)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Rwanda Nziza
- Official name
- Republic of Rwanda · République rwandaise · Repubulika y'u Rwanda
- Motto
- Ubumwe, Umurimo, Gukunda Igihugu (Kinyarwanda)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official languages
- English, French, and Kinyarwanda
- Calling code
- +250
- Internet domain
- .rw
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Demonym
- Rwandan
Geography
- Continent
- Africa
- Neighbouring countries
- Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Uganda
- Highest point
- Mount Karisimbi (4,507 m)
- Largest city
- Kigali, the capital
- Access to the sea
- No (landlocked)
History and politics
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Independence from
- Belgium (1962)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $1,124 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 68 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.578 (rank 159 of 193)
Provinces in figures
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | Rwamagana | 3,563,145 (2022) | 9,813 |
| Kigali City | — | 1,745,555 (2022) | 730 |
| Northern | Byumba hospital | 2,038,511 (2022) | 3,276 |
| Southern | Nyanza | 3,002,699 (2022) | 6,118 |
| Western | Kibuye | 2,896,484 (2022) | 5,882 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Its flags over time
Rwanda · 1961–1961
Rwanda · 1961–2001- Rwanda · 2001–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Rwanda?
Kigali
How many people live in Rwanda?
14.6 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Rwanda?
Rwandan Franc
What are the official languages of Rwanda?
English, French, and Kinyarwanda
What is the calling code of Rwanda?
+250
Which countries border Rwanda?
Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, and Uganda
What is the highest point of Rwanda?
Mount Karisimbi (4,507 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.