Which has higher population, Rwanda or Somalia?

Somalia, at 12,505 against 10,439 in Rwanda as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Somalia?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Rwanda vs Somalia: Population

Rwanda

10,439

in 2030

Somalia

12,505

in 2030

Rwanda rank

75th

Somalia rank

73rd

Population over time

Rwanda
Somalia

How they compare

Somalia currently reports 12,505 against 10,439 in Rwanda, a difference of 2,066.

That makes Somalia's figure about 1.2 times Rwanda's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Rwanda ahead.

Rwanda ranks 75th and Somalia ranks 73rd of 188 countries.

Somalia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Rwanda	Somalia	Difference	Ahead
1990s	3,721	3,902	180.85	Somalia
2000s	5,075	5,406	331.33	Somalia
2010s	6,782	7,209	426.51	Somalia
2020s	9,061	10,370	1,309	Somalia
2030s	10,439	12,505	2,066	Somalia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Rwanda or Somalia?: Somalia, at 12,505 against 10,439 in Rwanda as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Rwanda and Somalia?: 2,066, with Somalia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Somalia?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Rwanda and Somalia rank globally for population?: Rwanda ranks 75th and Somalia ranks 73rd of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.