Is Rwanda safe in 2026?
Rwanda scores 73.5/100 on the live safety index — generally safe. The main pressure on the score comes from political stability, internet freedom, economy. The score has been stable for 21 days. The 24-hour AI forecast calls the trend stable (projected 73.5/100).
73.5 /100generally safe
30-day trend
Rwanda's score rose by +1.1 over the last 22 days (72.4 → 73.5).
Risk factors
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Conflict & War
6.5/34.1 safety points.
Official travel advisory
3 Reconsider Travel
The U.S. State Department places Rwanda at Level 3 — Reconsider Travel citing health. Our live index reads 73.5/100. That advisory was last revised Jun 4, 2026, 134 days ago; the index above is recomputed continuously from current reporting.
Source: U.S. Department of State, revised Jun 4, 2026. Levels run 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). This page is not travel advice.
Latest recorded events
- Congo, Rwanda spar over protocol to disarm Rwandan rebels
- DRC's neighbors boost preparedness as Ebola cases surge
- DRC neighbors boost preparedness as Ebola cases surge
24-hour forecast
Trend: stable · projected score 73.5/100 (generated )
No new events and an unchanged weekly trend support stability.
Compared with nearby countries
| Country | Score | 0–100 | vs Rwanda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | 73.5 | — | |
| Burundi | 59.3 | −14.2 | |
| Uganda | 71.0 | −2.5 | |
| Tanzania | 79.8 | +6.3 | |
| Kenya | 71.9 | −1.5 | |
| DR Congo | 35.5 | −38.0 |