Invest in Kigali
The three districts
| District | Population (2022) | Urban | Unemployment (2025) | Median monthly pay (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasabo | 879,505 | 81.2% | 11.2% | RWF 80,000 |
| Kicukiro | 491,731 | 99.1% | 13.2% | RWF 100,000 |
| Nyarugenge | 374,319 | 84.4% | 12.4% | RWF 80,000 |
- Nyarugenge: the city centre, the banks and the main markets.
- Gasabo: the largest district, with Kimihurura, Kacyiru, Remera, the Kigali Special Economic Zone and Kigali Innovation City.
- Kicukiro: south and east of the centre, with Kigali International Airport at Kanombe.
The Master Plan 2050
- Adopted: September 2020, for the period to 2050.
- Growth: 3.8 million residents and 1.8 million jobs, at a gross density of 5,198 people per km².
- Zoning: commercial zones cut from nine to three and residential zones from seven to five, with overlay zones for more flexible use.
- Centre: mixed use in the central business district, so that people can live, work and go out there.
Where business happens
- Kigali Special Economic Zone: 385 ha in Gasabo, with factories, warehouses and offices.
- Offices: the city centre, Kimihurura and Kacyiru; see the Kigali office map.
- Air links: Kigali International Airport today, and the new Bugesera international airport, about 40 km from Kigali and expected to open in 2028.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people does Kigali plan for?
The Master Plan 2050 plans for 3.8 million residents and 1.8 million jobs. The city had 1,745,555 people in 2022.
What is median pay in Kigali?
RWF 80,000 to 100,000 a month, two to two and a half times the national figure.
How many companies are in the Kigali Special Economic Zone?
253 companies.
Sources
- National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda: Fifth Population and Housing Census 2022, Main Indicators Report
- National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda: Labour Force Survey 2025, annual tables
- City of Kigali: City of Kigali launches new Master Plan 2050
- Ministry of Trade and Industry: Annual Report 2024-2025
- Rwanda Airports Company: Airports
- allAfrica (The New Times): What next for landowners as Bugesera Airport City takes shape?
Figures checked 9 November 2026. Prepared by InvestRwanda.com for general information. Figures come from the sources listed.
