Rwanda Population Growth in the 1960s (1960 to 1969)

Rwanda Population Growth from 1960 to 1969

This page shows Rwanda population growth in the 1960s from 1960 to 1969. 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 1960 to 1969. Furthermore, this was the decade during Rwanda’s independence in 1962. Click here to review Rwanda country overview.

Chart of Rwanda Population Growth in the 1960s (1960 to 1969)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Rwanda’s population grew steadily from 1960 to 1969 for the decade. The population grew from 2.9 million  people in 1960 to 3.6 million people in 1969. As a result, the population grew by 24.1% in the 1960s (1960 to 1969). 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 1970s.