Rwanda is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 14.6 million people (UN estimate), the 76th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1962Population: 76th
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Region
Eastern Africa, Africa
Population
about 14.6 million (76th)
Area
26,338 km² (142nd)
UN member since
September 18, 1962
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Rwanda in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 14.6 million, the 76th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/8 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 26,338 km², the 142nd largest of the 193. That is about 1/14 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 553.
Joining the United Nations
Rwanda joined the United Nations on September 18, 1962.
That was 6 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Burundi, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago.
Think about it
Q1Compare Rwanda’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Rwanda on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Rwanda, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 18 UN member states in Eastern Africa. The one with the most people is Ethiopia.