Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 28 - International trade in Rwanda

Rwanda: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 28 - International trade was 192.17 Percentage of merchandise value in 2020. ▬ Flat

Latest (2020)
192.17 Percentage of merchandise value
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
16th
of 157 countries
All-time high
221.02 Percentage of merchandise value
in 2009
All-time low
127.39 Percentage of merchandise value
in 2013
Years of data
21
2000–2020

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 28 - International trade in Rwanda, 2000–2020

0501001502002000201020202000: 166.9 Percentage of merchandise value2001: 177.9 Percentage of merchandise value2002: 174.1 Percentage of merchandise value2003: 133.6 Percentage of merchandise value2004: 140.7 Percentage of merchandise value2005: 149.7 Percentage of merchandise value2006: 163.8 Percentage of merchandise value2007: 155.2 Percentage of merchandise value2008: 144.1 Percentage of merchandise value2009: 221 Percentage of merchandise value2010: 163 Percentage of merchandise value2011: 168.8 Percentage of merchandise value2012: 159.8 Percentage of merchandise value2013: 127.4 Percentage of merchandise value2014: 133.7 Percentage of merchandise value2015: 133.7 Percentage of merchandise value2016: 150.5 Percentage of merchandise value2017: 161.6 Percentage of merchandise value2018: 135.7 Percentage of merchandise value2019: 190.4 Percentage of merchandise value2020: 192.2 Percentage of merchandise value

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of merchandise value.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade in Rwanda is 192.17 Percentage of merchandise value, measured in 2020.

The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 17.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade in Rwanda peaked at 221.02 Percentage of merchandise value in 2009 and was at its lowest, 127.39 Percentage of merchandise value, in 2013.

Rwanda ranks 16th of 157 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 28 - International trade in Rwanda, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 28 - International trade costs — Average cost of trade within continent, manufactured goods in Rwanda, 2000 to 2020.
Year Percentage of merchandise value Change
2000 166.89 Percentage of merchandise value
2001 177.87 Percentage of merchandise value +6.6%
2002 174.14 Percentage of merchandise value -2.1%
2003 133.62 Percentage of merchandise value -23.3%
2004 140.71 Percentage of merchandise value +5.3%
2005 149.74 Percentage of merchandise value +6.4%
2006 163.82 Percentage of merchandise value +9.4%
2007 155.19 Percentage of merchandise value -5.3%
2008 144.06 Percentage of merchandise value -7.2%
2009 221.02 Percentage of merchandise value +53.4%
2010 163.04 Percentage of merchandise value -26.2%
2011 168.75 Percentage of merchandise value +3.5%
2012 159.8 Percentage of merchandise value -5.3%
2013 127.39 Percentage of merchandise value -20.3%
2014 133.68 Percentage of merchandise value +4.9%
2015 133.66 Percentage of merchandise value -0.0%
2016 150.53 Percentage of merchandise value +12.6%
2017 161.63 Percentage of merchandise value +7.4%
2018 135.74 Percentage of merchandise value -16.0%
2019 190.37 Percentage of merchandise value +40.2%
2020 192.17 Percentage of merchandise value +0.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 162.71 Percentage of merchandise value 133.62 Percentage of merchandise value 221.02 Percentage of merchandise value 10
2010s 152.46 Percentage of merchandise value 127.39 Percentage of merchandise value 190.37 Percentage of merchandise value 10
2020s 192.17 Percentage of merchandise value 192.17 Percentage of merchandise value 192.17 Percentage of merchandise value 1

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 13 Nigeria 206.19 Percentage of merchandise value compare
  2. 14 Grenada 199.45 Percentage of merchandise value compare
  3. 15 Moldova 101.88 Percentage of merchandise value compare
  4. 15 San Marino 195.18 Percentage of merchandise value compare
  5. 17 Democratic Republic of the Congo 116.91 Percentage of merchandise value compare
  6. 17 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 192.01 Percentage of merchandise value compare
  7. 18 Palau 190.93 Percentage of merchandise value compare
  8. 19 Naoero 190.44 Percentage of merchandise value compare

See the full ranking of 231 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade in Rwanda?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade in Rwanda was 192.17 Percentage of merchandise value in 2020, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 221.02 Percentage of merchandise value in 2009.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was 127.39 Percentage of merchandise value in 2013.
How does Rwanda rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade?
Rwanda ranks 16th out of 157 countries with data for 2020.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is up 17.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Rwanda data come from?
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 28 - International trade costs — Average cost of trade within continent, manufactured goods
Unit
Percentage of merchandise value
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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 28 shows the average cost of importing and exporting goods calculated as a percentage of the value of goods traded, broken down by the origin and destination of the trade, whether it is with bordering countries, with countries in the same region, or the same continent.