Categories in Ruyigi
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ruyigi
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 5 |
Ruyigi Facts
| Area | 216.4 km² |
| Population | 88,197 |
| Male Population | 43,787 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 44,410 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +254.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +78.3% |
| Median Age | 17 years (Male: 17, Female: 17.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,445 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -3.47639, 30.24861 |
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Ruyigi Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,876 | 41,344 | 49,461 | 74,132 | 88,197 | 102,455 | 118,122 |
| Population Density | 114.9 / km² | 191 / km² | 228.5 / km² | 342.5 / km² | 407.5 / km² | 473.4 / km² | 545.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRuyigi Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 78.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruyigi | +254.5% | +113.3% | +78.3% |
| Ruyigi Province | — | — | — |
| Burundi | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ruyigi Median Age
Median Age: 17 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruyigi | 17 yrs | 17.1 yrs | 17 yrs |
| Ruyigi Province | 15.9 yrs | 15.9 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Burundi | 17.1 yrs | 16.9 yrs | 17.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ruyigi Population Density
Population Density: 408 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruyigi | 88,197 | 216.4 km² | 408 / km² |
| Ruyigi Province | 580,155 | 2,135.2 km² | 272 / km² |
| Burundi | 11.2 million | 26,825.9 km² | 416 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ruyigi Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Ruyigi Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,127 | $1,827 | $1,808 | $1,492 | $999 | $1,096 | $1,459 | $1,445 |
| Total GDP | $86.1M | $82.8M | $86.5M | $87.1M | $70.9M | $90.1M | $132.3M | $138.6M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Ruyigi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruyigi | 5,469 tn | 0.06 tn | 25.3 tons/km² |
| Ruyigi Province | 39,262 tn | 0.07 tn | 18.4 tons/km² |
| Burundi | 724,365 tn | 0.06 tn | 27 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Ruyigi CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,469 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.06 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 25.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18/17 | 1:54 PM | 4.4 | 88.1 km | 10,000 m | 57km NE of Kasulu, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 5/21/15 | 1:19 PM | 4.4 | 37.2 km | 10,000 m | 12km S of Gitega, Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/11 | 4:37 AM | 4.7 | 74.1 km | 10,000 m | Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 9/25/10 | 6:15 AM | 3.8 | 54.2 km | 10,000 m | Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/04 | 7:00 AM | 4.5 | 72.8 km | 10,000 m | Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/04 | 2:14 AM | 4.7 | 77.3 km | 10,000 m | Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/03 | 12:39 AM | 4.8 | 82.1 km | 10,000 m | Lake Tanganyika region | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/03 | 10:48 PM | 4.8 | 57.5 km | 10,000 m | Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 8/11/93 | 5:11 PM | 4.8 | 98.9 km | 21,200 m | Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/74 | 9:59 AM | 4.6 | 88.4 km | 5,000 m | Burundi | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ruyigi
Ruyigi is a city located in eastern Burundi. It is the capital city of Ruyigi Province.
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