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Rwanda: key facts and figures
Rwanda has 14.3 million people, 4 official languages, the Rwandan Franc and 19 public holidays a year. It ranks 7th of 191 countries for real gdp growth.
14.3 millionpeople
RWFcurrency
Kinyarwandaofficial language
+250calling code
Rightdriving side
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Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
14.3 millionPopulation
- Annual change+2.16%
- Fertility rate3.6 per woman#40
- Aged 65 and over3.93%#143
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$1,124Output per person
- Total economy$16.4 billion#139
- Real growth+9.4%#7
- Inflation5.9%#42
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.578Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.399#132
- Life expectancy67.8 years#141
- Mean schooling4.9 years#171
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Rwandan FrancCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeRWF
- SymbolRWF
- CapitalKigali
Languages
which languages hold official status
4 official languagesOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type E, Type F, Type GPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+250
- Time zoneAfrica/Kigali
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
19Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 2Day after New Year's Day
- Feb 1National Heroes' Day
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
32%Internet use
- E-government index0.580#118
- Global rank#118
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
LandlockedPhysical setting
- Highest pointMount Karisimbi
- ClimateElevation moderates Rwanda's tropical climate, with two main rainy seasons and cooler conditions across higher terrain.
Education
how the school system is structured
683,234Pre-primary
- Primary2,952,236
- Secondary786,615
- Primary NER95.8%
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