Rwanda Land Area

Total country area in square kilometers from REST Countries country profile data.

Current Value (2026)
26.3K km²
Global Ranking
#150 of 250
Data Coverage
1961–2026

Historical Trend

24.5K 24.9K 25.3K 25.7K 26.1K 26.5K 196119691977198519932001200920172026
Historical Trend

Overview

Rwanda's Land Area was 26.3K km² in 2026, ranking #150 out of 250 countries.

Between 1961 and 2026, Rwanda's Land Area changed from 24.7K to 26.3K (6.8%).

Over the past decade, Land Area in Rwanda changed by 6.8%, from 24.7K km² in 2016 to 26.3K km² in 2026.

Where is Rwanda?

Rwanda

Continent
Africa
Country
Rwanda
Coordinates
-2.00°, 30.00°

Historical Data

Year Value
1961 24.7K km²
1962 24.7K km²
1963 24.7K km²
1964 24.7K km²
1965 24.7K km²
1966 24.7K km²
1967 24.7K km²
1968 24.7K km²
1969 24.7K km²
1970 24.7K km²
1971 24.7K km²
1972 24.7K km²
1973 24.7K km²
1974 24.7K km²
1975 24.7K km²
1976 24.7K km²
1977 24.7K km²
1978 24.7K km²
1979 24.7K km²
1980 24.7K km²
1981 24.7K km²
1982 24.7K km²
1983 24.7K km²
1984 24.7K km²
1985 24.7K km²
1986 24.7K km²
1987 24.7K km²
1988 24.7K km²
1989 24.7K km²
1990 24.7K km²
1991 24.7K km²
1992 24.7K km²
1993 24.7K km²
1994 24.7K km²
1995 24.7K km²
1996 24.7K km²
1997 24.7K km²
1998 24.7K km²
1999 24.7K km²
2000 24.7K km²
2001 24.7K km²
2002 24.7K km²
2003 24.7K km²
2004 24.7K km²
2005 24.7K km²
2006 24.7K km²
2007 24.7K km²
2008 24.7K km²
2009 24.7K km²
2010 24.7K km²
2011 24.7K km²
2012 24.7K km²
2013 24.7K km²
2014 24.7K km²
2015 24.7K km²
2016 24.7K km²
2017 24.7K km²
2018 24.7K km²
2019 24.7K km²
2020 24.7K km²
2021 24.7K km²
2022 24.7K km²
2023 24.7K km²
2026 26.3K km²

Global Comparison

Among all countries, Russia has the highest Land Area at 17M km², while Vatican City has the lowest at 0.49 km².

Rwanda is ranked just above North Macedonia (25.7K km²) and just below Haiti (27.8K km²).

World ranking

Land Area ranking for 2026 based on REST Countries data, covering 250 countries.

Land Area — World ranking (2026)
Rank Country Value
1 Russia 17M km²
2 Antarctica 14M km²
3 Canada 10M km²
4 China 9.7M km²
5 United States 9.5M km²
6 Brazil 8.5M km²
7 Australia 7.7M km²
8 India 3.3M km²
9 Argentina 2.8M km²
10 Kazakhstan 2.7M km²
150 Rwanda 26.3K km²
246 Cocos (Keeling) Islands 14 km²
247 Tokelau 12 km²
248 Gibraltar 6 km²
249 Monaco 2.02 km²
250 Vatican City 0.49 km²
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About this data
Source
REST Countries area
Definition
Total country area in square kilometers from REST Countries country profile data.
Coverage
Data for 250 countries (2026)
Limitations
Coverage varies by country and reporting period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Rwanda's Land Area was 26.3K km² in 2026, ranking #150 out of 250 countries.

Between 1961 and 2026, Rwanda's Land Area changed from 24.7K to 26.3K (6.8%).

Land Area figures for Rwanda are sourced from the World Bank Open Data API, which aggregates reporting from national statistical agencies and verified international organizations. The dataset is refreshed annually as new submissions arrive, typically with a 1–2 year reporting lag.