Percentage of territory controlled by government in Rwanda

Rwanda: Percentage of territory controlled by government was 99.86 in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
99.86
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
23rd
of 171 countries
All-time high
99.92
in 1962
All-time low
99.71
in 2019
Years of data
64
1962–2025

Percentage of territory controlled by government in Rwanda, 1962–2025

020406080100196219932025

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for percentage of territory controlled by government in Rwanda is 99.86, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, percentage of territory controlled by government in Rwanda peaked at 99.92 in 1962 and was at its lowest, 99.71, in 2019.

That places Rwanda 23rd out of 171 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 99.92 99.92 99.92 8
1970s 99.92 99.92 99.92 10
1980s 99.92 99.92 99.92 10
1990s 99.92 99.92 99.92 10
2000s 99.92 99.92 99.92 10
2010s 99.9 99.71 99.92 10
2020s 99.86 99.86 99.86 6

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 20 Belgium 99.91 compare
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  4. 23 Austria 99.86 compare
  5. 25 Iceland 99.83 compare
  6. 25 New Zealand 99.83 compare
  7. 25 North Korea 99.83 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is percentage of territory controlled by government in Rwanda?
Percentage of territory controlled by government in Rwanda was 99.86 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest percentage of territory controlled by government recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 99.92 in 1962.
What is the lowest percentage of territory controlled by government recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was 99.71 in 2019.
How does Rwanda rank for percentage of territory controlled by government?
Rwanda ranks 23rd out of 171 countries with data for 2025.
Is percentage of territory controlled by government 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Percentage of territory controlled by government. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Percentage of territory controlled by government
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
174 places, 22,594 data points, 1789–2025
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