Rwanda's working-age population percentage exhibited a steady upward trend from 1990 to 2022, reflecting the country’s demographic shifts and economic transformation. In 1990, the working-age population stood at 49%, but this percentage dropped slightly during the mid-1990s, reaching 46.9% in 1995. This decline can be attributed to the devastating impact of the 1994 genocide, which caused significant loss of life and displacement, disrupting the demographic structure and economic activity.
Post-1995, Rwanda experienced a consistent increase in the working-age population percentage, rising to 51.5% by 2000 and surpassing 54% by 2006. This growth aligns with the country’s recovery efforts, improved healthcare, and economic reforms that contributed to population stabilization and growth. By 2022, the working-age population had reached 58.3%, highlighting Rwanda’s demographic transition driven by declining fertility rates and an increasing share of the population entering productive age.
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