Rwanda Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Rwanda's birth rate was 27.1 in 2025, ranked 40th globally. This represents a 4.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Rwanda's birth rate stood at 27.1 in 2025, a decline of +1.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 27.1 by 2025. Rwanda ranked 40th globally.
Rwanda's birth rate has undergone significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, declining from a peak of 52.88 in 1960 to a trough of 27.13 in 2025. This represents a substantial reduction of 48.75 percent in the birth rate, ranking Rwanda 40th globally in terms of birth rate. The country's birth rate has been surpassed by several of its peers, including Pakistan with a birth rate of 27.24, and Vanuatu with a birth rate of 26.70 in 2025. Rwanda's declining birth rate is consistent with the country's rapid economic growth and urbanization, which have led to changes in family planning and fertility preferences. The World Bank data highlights the significant progress made in reducing the birth rate in Rwanda, a trend that is expected to continue as the country continues to develop and modernize its healthcare and family planning services, potentially leading to further reductions in the birth rate in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 26.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 27.1 | - | - |
| 2025 | 27.1 | −1.2 | #40 |
| 2023 | 28.3 | −0.5 | #180 |
| 2022 | 28.9 | −0.5 | #181 |
| 2021 | 29.4 | −0.6 | #181 |
| 2020 | 30.0 | −0.7 | #184 |
| 2019 | 30.7 | −0.6 | #183 |
| 2018 | 31.2 | −0.4 | #182 |
| 2017 | 31.7 | −0.3 | #180 |
| 2016 | 32.0 | −0.1 | #178 |
| 2015 | 32.1 | −0.1 | #177 |
| 2014 | 32.2 | −0.2 | #175 |
| 2013 | 32.4 | −0.4 | #174 |
| 2012 | 32.9 | −0.9 | #175 |
| 2011 | 33.8 | −1.3 | #176 |
| 2010 | 35.1 | −1.2 | #179 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Rwanda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Rwanda's birth rate was 27.1 in 2025. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 4.3% decrease from the previous year.
Rwanda's birth rate peaked at 52.9 in 1960.
The lowest birth rate in Rwanda was 27.1 in 2025.
Rwanda ranks 40th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Rwanda's birth rate is projected to reach 27.1 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Rwanda in 2025 was 27.1. This ranks 40th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_rwanda_birth-rate,
title = {Rwanda Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/rwanda/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}