Rwanda Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

Rwanda Population Growth from 1950 to 1959

This page shows Rwanda population growth in the 1950s from 1950 to 1959. Rwanda’s official name is the Republic of Rwanda. The country is located on the eastern side of Africa, east-central on the continent of Africa. Additionally, it borders Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, and Uganda. Eventually, Rwanda declared independence on July 1st, 1962.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Rwanda from 1950 to 1959. Furthermore, this was the decade before Rwanda’s independence in 1962. Click here to review Rwanda country overview.

Chart of Rwanda Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Rwanda’s population grew steadily from 1950 to 1959 for the decade. The population grew from 2.1 million  people in 1950 to 2.8 million people in 1959. As a result, the population grew by 33.4% in the 1950s (1950 to 1959). Additionally, the total life expectancy in Rwanda is approximately 69.2 years (2019). Lastly, around 17% of Rwanda’s population lives in urban areas.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in Rwanda has increased from 42.6 years in 1960 to 69.2 years in 2019. To conclude, Rwanda maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Rwanda’s population growth in the 1960s.