Bukavu's 2026 population is now estimated at 1,431,660. In 1950, the population of Bukavu was 16,296. Bukavu has grown by 62,230 in the last year, which represents a 4.54% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Bukavu, which typically includes Bukavu's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.