Ruacana's 2026 population is now estimated at 6,900. In 2011, the population of Ruacana was 2,985. Ruacana has grown by 336 in the last year, which represents a 5.12% annual change. These population values and projections come from Namibia 2023 PHC main report Table 4.5 urban centres and World Population Review Internal Projections .
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Windhoek | 537,336 | 3.39% |
| Rundu | 137,831 | 5.13% |
| Walvis Bay | 116,471 | 4.28% |
| Swakopmund | 86,659 | 4.51% |
| Oshakati | 66,023 | 4.02% |
| Otjiwarongo | 56,265 | 4.7% |
| Okahandja | 52,494 | 5.13% |
| Katima Mulilo | 52,478 | 4.19% |
| Rehoboth | 44,479 | 2.93% |
| Tsumeb | 40,571 | 5.09% |
| Gobabis | 38,433 | 4.77% |
| Ongwediva | 38,381 | 4.35% |
| Ondangwa | 32,611 | 2.41% |
| Helao Nafidi | 32,241 | 3.45% |
| Keetmanshoop | 30,482 | 3.04% |
| Grootfontein | 30,402 | 4.24% |
| Mariental | 20,406 | 3.34% |
| Eenhana | 19,273 | 5.13% |
| Outjo | 17,407 | 4.94% |
| Luderitz | 17,213 | 2.14% |
| Outapi | 15,875 | 5.13% |
| Opuwo | 13,891 | 4.05% |
| Otavi | 12,497 | 5.13% |
| Omaruru | 12,311 | 4.57% |
| Nkurenkuru | 12,156 | 5.13% |
| Khorixas | 10,155 | 2.72% |
| Karibib | 9,549 | 4.22% |
| Oranjemund | 8,988 | 5.12% |
| Omuthiya | 8,783 | 5.12% |
| Okahao | 8,697 | 5.13% |
| Henties Bay | 8,517 | 4.01% |
| Otjinene | 7,989 | 5.13% |
| Okakarara | 7,899 | 3.5% |
| Karasburg | 7,333 | 3.47% |
| Ruacana | 6,900 | 5.12% |
| Divundu | 6,724 | 5.13% |
| Oshikuku | 6,389 | 5.13% |
| Aranos | 6,070 | 3.39% |
| Arandis | 5,874 | 0.86% |
| Usakos | 5,562 | 2.96% |
| Gibeon | 4,609 | 3.81% |
| Kamanjab | 4,549 | 5.13% |
| Okongo | 4,004 | 3.95% |
| Stampriet | 3,891 | 4.71% |
| Maltahohe | 3,805 | 3.17% |
| Tsandi | 3,015 | 5.13% |
| Aroab | 2,980 | 3.98% |
| Witvlei | 2,909 | 3.38% |
| Bethanie | 2,560 | 2.56% |
| Koes | 2,497 | 3.31% |
| Leonardville | 2,418 | 4.81% |
| Tses | 2,273 | 3.46% |
| Bukalo | 2,248 | 5.1% |
| Gochas | 2,103 | 4.06% |
| Kalkrand | 1,709 | 2.21% |
| Berseba | 1,052 | 1.94% |
