International migrant stock in Rwanda

Rwanda: International migrant stock was 3.6% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
3.6%
World rank
127th
of 215 countries
All-time high
4.7%
in 2005
All-time low
2.2%
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024

International migrant stock in Rwanda, 1990–2024

0123451990200720241990: 2.2 % of population1995: 3.8 % of population2000: 4.2 % of population2005: 4.7 % of population2010: 4.1 % of population2015: 4.4 % of population2020: 3.9 % of population2024: 3.6 % of population

Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division. Measured in % of population.

Analysis

In 2024, international migrant stock in Rwanda stood at 3.6%.

That represents a change of down 18.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migrant stock in Rwanda peaked at 4.7% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2.2%, in 1990.

That places Rwanda 127th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

International migrant stock in Rwanda, year by year

Annual values for International migrant stock (% of population) in Rwanda, 1990 to 2024.
Year % of population Change
1990 2.2%
1995 3.8% +72.7%
2000 4.2% +10.5%
2005 4.7% +11.9%
2010 4.1% -12.8%
2015 4.4% +7.3%
2020 3.9% -11.4%
2024 3.6% -7.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 3.0% 2.2% 3.8% 2
2000s 4.5% 4.2% 4.7% 2
2010s 4.2% 4.1% 4.4% 2
2020s 3.8% 3.6% 3.9% 2

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 125 Mauritania 3.8% compare
  2. 125 Namibia 3.8% compare
  3. 127 Syrian Arab Republic 3.6% compare
  4. 129 Republic of Korea 3.5% compare
  5. 130 Romania 3.4% compare
  6. 130 Tonga 3.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is international migrant stock in Rwanda?
International migrant stock in Rwanda was 3.6% in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest international migrant stock recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 4.7% in 2005.
What is the lowest international migrant stock recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was 2.2% in 1990.
How does Rwanda rank for international migrant stock?
Rwanda ranks 127th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is international migrant stock rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Rwanda data come from?
The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
International migrant stock (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
263 places, 2,104 data points, 1990–2024
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International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.