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Rwanda is one of only a few countries where wild mountain gorillas survive, protected in Volcanoes National Park in the Virunga Mountains.
Rwanda
Republic of Rwanda
Population, GDP, and key facts about Rwanda — updated for 2026.
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Rwanda quick facts
- Population
- 14,256,567
- Area
- 26,338 km²
- Population density
- 566 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 15.1 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 1.1K
- Capital
- Kigali
- Currency
- Rwandan franc (Fr, RWF)
- Languages
- English, French, Kinyarwanda
Rwanda at human scale
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What is the capital of Rwanda?
The capital of Rwanda is Kigali.
What is Rwanda's population?
Rwanda has a population of 14,256,567.
What is Rwanda's GDP per capita?
Rwanda's GDP per capita is US$ 1.1K.
What is the currency of Rwanda?
The currency of Rwanda is the Rwandan franc (RWF).
Is Rwanda bigger than Benin?
Benin is about 4.4× the size of Rwanda by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.