What is inland waters — area in Rwanda?

Inland waters — area in Rwanda was 166.8 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest inland waters — area recorded in Rwanda?

The highest recorded value was 167 1000 ha in 1961.

What is the lowest inland waters — area recorded in Rwanda?

The lowest recorded value was 166.8 1000 ha in 2023.

How does Rwanda rank for inland waters — area?

Rwanda ranks 116th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.

Is inland waters — area rising or falling in Rwanda?

Over the last ten years it is down 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Rwanda data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Inland waters — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Inland waters — Area in Rwanda

Name: Inland waters — Area in Rwanda
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Rwanda: Inland waters — Area was 166.8 1000 ha in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)

166.8 1000 ha

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

116th

of 188 countries

All-time high

167 1000 ha

in 1961

All-time low

166.8 1000 ha

in 2023

Years of data

1961–2024

Inland waters — Area in Rwanda, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.

Analysis

In 2024, inland waters — area in Rwanda stood at 166.8 1000 ha. That is the lowest value across all 64 years on record.

The figure is down 0.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inland waters — area in Rwanda peaked at 167 1000 ha in 1961 and was at its lowest, 166.8 1000 ha, in 2023.

Rwanda ranks 116th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Inland waters — Area in Rwanda, year by year

Annual values for Inland waters — Area in Rwanda, 1961 to 2024.
Year	1000 ha	Change
1961	167 1000 ha	—
1962	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1963	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1964	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1965	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1966	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1967	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1968	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1969	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1970	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1971	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1972	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1973	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1974	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1975	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1976	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1977	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1978	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1979	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1980	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1981	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1982	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1983	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1984	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1985	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1986	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1987	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1988	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1989	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1990	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1991	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1992	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1993	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1994	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1995	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1996	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1997	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1998	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
1999	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2000	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2001	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2002	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2003	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2004	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2005	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2006	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2007	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2008	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2009	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2010	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2011	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2012	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2013	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2014	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2015	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2016	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2017	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2018	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2019	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2020	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2021	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2022	167 1000 ha	+0.0%
2023	166.8 1000 ha	-0.1%
2024	166.8 1000 ha	+0.0%

Rwanda compared with similar countries

Rwanda's 166.8 1000 ha is below the median for low income countries, which is 549.5 1000 ha, 30% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Rwanda's 166.8 1000 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 446 1000 ha, 37% of the median. (37 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	167 1000 ha	167 1000 ha	167 1000 ha	9
1970s	167 1000 ha	167 1000 ha	167 1000 ha	10
1980s	167 1000 ha	167 1000 ha	167 1000 ha	10
1990s	167 1000 ha	167 1000 ha	167 1000 ha	10
2000s	167 1000 ha	167 1000 ha	167 1000 ha	10
2010s	167 1000 ha	167 1000 ha	167 1000 ha	10
2020s	166.92 1000 ha	166.8 1000 ha	167 1000 ha	5

Countries ranked near Rwanda

113 Czechia 171.59 1000 ha compare
114 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 168 1000 ha compare
114 United Kingdom 168 1000 ha compare
117 Syrian Arab Republic 155 1000 ha compare
117 Syria 155 1000 ha compare
119 Armenia 154.06 1000 ha compare

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More environment data for Rwanda

Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -5.64 Percentage change (2025)
Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.05 Percentage change (2025)
Standard Deviation, annual growth rate -31.63 % change on previous year (2013)
Standard Deviation 0.268 °C (2013)
Temperature change 1.35 °C (2013)
Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1990)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.0359 % change on previous year (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -1.42 % change on previous year (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is inland waters — area in Rwanda?: Inland waters — area in Rwanda was 166.8 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest inland waters — area recorded in Rwanda?: The highest recorded value was 167 1000 ha in 1961.
What is the lowest inland waters — area recorded in Rwanda?: The lowest recorded value was 166.8 1000 ha in 2023.
How does Rwanda rank for inland waters — area?: Rwanda ranks 116th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
Is inland waters — area rising or falling in Rwanda?: Over the last ten years it is down 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Rwanda data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Inland waters — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Inland waters — Area
Unit: 1000 ha
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 220 places, 12,677 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 17 September 2026

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