External Debt in Rwanda
In 2021, external debt in Rwanda was 81.3% of GDP, compared to 23.4% of GDP ten years earlier. Over the last decade, external debt averaged 51.6% of GDP, which was significantly above the Sub-Saharan Africa average of 32.9%. For more external debt information, visit our dedicated page.
Rwanda External Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays External Debt (% of GDP) for Rwanda from 2012 to 2021.
Source: World Bank.
Rwanda External Debt Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GDP) | 58.9 | 63.0 | 80.7 | 81.3 | - |
| External Debt (USD bn) | 5.7 | 6.5 | 8.2 | 9.0 | - |