Net migration in Rwanda
Rwanda: Net migration was 6,282 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Rwanda, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration in Rwanda is 6,282, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 140.3% on the previous year and up 128.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Rwanda peaked at 1.37 million in 1996 and was at its lowest, -2.08 million, in 1994.
Rwanda ranks 48th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -10,362 | -25,594 | 4,728 | 10 |
| 1970s | -6,804 | -15,669 | 1,149 | 10 |
| 1980s | -11,128 | -16,453 | -2,826 | 10 |
| 1990s | -1,279 | -2.08 million | 1.37 million | 10 |
| 2000s | -61,629 | -153,588 | -25,355 | 10 |
| 2010s | -24,074 | -29,501 | -16,779 | 10 |
| 2020s | -11,841 | -22,251 | 6,282 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 45 Azerbaijan 8,731 compare
- 46 Cyprus 7,749 compare
- 47 Zambia 6,562 compare
- 49 Panama 6,151 compare
- 50 South Sudan 6,145 compare
- 51 Puerto Rico 5,495 compare
More financial sector data for Rwanda
- Official exchange rate 1,428 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 4.18 (2024)
- Net domestic credit 5.85 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 22.0% (2025)
- Broad money 26.1% (2024)
- Net foreign assets 3.22 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 22.1% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 22.1% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. 0.7% (2025)
- Claims on central government 8.7% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Rwanda?
- Net migration in Rwanda was 6,282 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 1.37 million in 1996.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.08 million in 1994.
- How does Rwanda rank for net migration?
- Rwanda ranks 48th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 128.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.