City of Kigali
The districts
Districts at a glance
| District | Population (2022) | People per km² | Urban | Unemployment (2025) | Median monthly pay (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasabo | 879,505 | 2,056 | 81.2% | 11.2% | RWF 80,000 |
| Kicukiro | 491,731 | 2,944 | 99.1% | 13.2% | RWF 100,000 |
| Nyarugenge | 374,319 | 2,830 | 84.4% | 12.4% | RWF 80,000 |
Population, density and urban share are from the 2022 census. Unemployment and median monthly pay at the main job are 2025 Labour Force Survey estimates; district samples are small, so treat district differences of one or two points with care. National 2025 figures: unemployment 12.4%, median monthly pay RWF 39,000.
What Kigali offers investors
- Kigali Special Economic Zone: 385 ha in Gasabo, with 253 companies, the country’s main location for factories, warehouses and offices with zone status.
- Head offices and services: the banks, the Kigali International Financial Centre, ministries, embassies and professional firms are mainly in Nyarugenge and Gasabo.
- Kigali International Airport: in Kanombe, Kicukiro district, the country’s main international airport until the new airport in Bugesera opens.
- Master Plan 2050: adopted in September 2020, it plans for 3.8 million residents and 1.8 million jobs, with mixed-use zoning in the central business district.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kigali a province?
The City of Kigali has the status of a province. It has three districts: Gasabo, Kicukiro and Nyarugenge.
How many people live in Kigali?
1,745,555 at the 2022 census, 86.9% of them in urban areas.
How many people does the Master Plan 2050 plan for?
3.8 million residents.
How does pay in Kigali compare with the rest of Rwanda?
Median pay in Kigali is about twice the national figure.
Sources
- National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda: Fifth Population and Housing Census 2022, Main Indicators Report
- geoBoundaries: Rwanda districts (ADM2), CC BY 4.0
- 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
Figures checked 9 November 2026. Prepared by InvestRwanda.com for general information. Figures come from the sources listed.
