International migrant stock (% of population) in Rwanda
Rwanda: International migrant stock (% of population) was 3.6% in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrant stock in Rwanda, 1990–2024
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 128th out of 216 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrant stock (% of population) in Rwanda, year by year
| 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% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 3.6% is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.3%, 2.8× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 3.6% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.2%, 1.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More financial sector data for Rwanda
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 1.88 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 1.37 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 1.88 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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 128th out of 216 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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About this data
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.