Rwanda's economy in numbers:
Nominal GDP of USD 13.3 billion in 2022.
GDP per capita of USD 1,006 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 6.5% over the last decade.
Economic structure:
In 2021, services accounted for 56% of overall GDP, manufacturing 9%, other industrial activity 11%, and agriculture 24%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 72% of GDP in 2021, government consumption 17%, fixed investment 26%, and net exports -15%.International trade:
In 2019, manufactured products made up 8% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 2%, food 35%, ores and metals 15% and agricultural raw materials 1%, with other categories accounting for 39% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 56% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 17%, food 17%, ores and metals 1% and agricultural raw materials 1%, with other goods accounting for 8% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 2 billion in 2022, while total imports were USD 4 billion.Economic growth:
The economy recorded average annual growth of 6.5% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in Rwanda, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy:
Rwanda's fiscal deficit averaged 4.1% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Unemployment:
The unemployment rate averaged 12.3% in the decade to 2022. For more information on Rwanda's unemployment click here.
Inflation:
Inflation averaged 6.1% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Rwanda inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy:
Rwanda's monetary policy rate ended 2022 at 6.50%, down from 7.50% a decade earlier. See our Rwanda monetary policy page for additional details.
Exchange Rate:
From end-2012 to end-2022 the Rwanda franc weakened by 42.3% vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the Rwanda franc, click here. For more info on the Rwandan franc, click here.
40 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 9 expert analysts.
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