Kigali's 2025 population is now estimated at 1,329,830. In 1950, the population of Kigali was 19,830. Kigali has grown by 41,880 in the last year, which represents a 3.25% 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 Kigali, which typically includes Kigali's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Butare | 89,600 | |
| Gitarama | 87,613 | |
| Musanze | 86,685 | |
| Gisenyi | 83,623 | |
| Byumba | 70,593 | |
| Cyangugu | 63,883 | |
| Kibuye | 48,024 | |
| Rwamagana | 47,203 | |
| Kibungo | 46,240 | |
| Nzega | 33,832 |