What share of Rwanda's population lives in Rubavu?

That is about 4.0% of Rwanda's 2022 population as estimated by the World Bank (13.65 million).

Rubavu: population and official figures

Population (city proper)

546,683

15 August 2022

What is the population of Rubavu?

Rubavu had 546,683 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 Rubavu 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 3rd largest.

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copy

How many women and men live in Rubavu?

Women and girls made up 51.1% of residents (279,384 female, 267,299 male).

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copy

Who runs Rubavu?

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

Kigali 1,745,555
Nyagatare 653,861
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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