What share of Rwanda's population lives in Kigali?

That is about 12.8% of Rwanda's 2022 population as estimated by the World Bank (13.65 million).

Kigali: population and official figures

Population (city proper)

1,745,555

15 August 2022

What is the population of Kigali?

Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, had 1,745,555 inhabitants (city proper) on 15 August 2022, according to a complete census (usual residents) reported to the United Nations.

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copy

How does Kigali rank among cities in Rwanda?

Of the 7 cities the UN table lists for Rwanda (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is the largest.

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copy

How many women and men live in Kigali?

Women and girls made up 49.1% of residents (856,673 female, 888,882 male).

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copy

Who runs Kigali?

In Rwanda, cities and towns are run by provinces: Provincial governors appointed by the central government; Kigali has a city council and mayor. Coordinate and supervise districts; not local governments.

How local power works in Rwanda

Cities of a similar size in Rwanda

Nyagatare 653,861
Rubavu 546,683
Rusizi 485,529
Musanze 476,522
Huye 381,900
Muhanga 358,433

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Sources

United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)

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