Changes in inventories in Rwanda
Rwanda: Changes in inventories was 316.55 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in Rwanda, 1968–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for changes in inventories in Rwanda is 316.55 million current US$, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 17.5% on the previous year and up 1,324.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Rwanda peaked at 846.44 million current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, -190.71 million current US$, in 2020.
That places Rwanda 75th out of 186 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Changes in inventories in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 5.56 million current US$ | — |
| 1969 | -585,228 current US$ | -110.5% |
| 1970 | -877,841 current US$ | +50.0% |
| 1971 | 586,945 current US$ | -166.9% |
| 1972 | 317,693 current US$ | -45.9% |
| 1973 | 0 current US$ | -100.0% |
| 1974 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1975 | 9.20 million current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 16.89 million current US$ | +83.7% |
| 1977 | 50.33 million current US$ | +198.0% |
| 1978 | 69.98 million current US$ | +39.0% |
| 1979 | -91.14 million current US$ | -230.2% |
| 1980 | 144.16 million current US$ | -258.2% |
| 1981 | 11.08 million current US$ | -92.3% |
| 1982 | 141.50 million current US$ | +1177.2% |
| 1983 | -45.68 million current US$ | -132.3% |
| 1984 | 14.25 million current US$ | -131.2% |
| 1985 | 87.25 million current US$ | +512.5% |
| 1986 | 8.02 million current US$ | -90.8% |
| 1987 | -2.61 million current US$ | -132.6% |
| 1988 | 38.01 million current US$ | -1553.7% |
| 1989 | 5.22 million current US$ | -86.3% |
| 2006 | 10.88 million current US$ | +108.3% |
| 2007 | 20.11 million current US$ | +84.9% |
| 2008 | 38.40 million current US$ | +90.9% |
| 2009 | 43.99 million current US$ | +14.6% |
| 2010 | 41.16 million current US$ | -6.4% |
| 2011 | 26.65 million current US$ | -35.2% |
| 2012 | 50.46 million current US$ | +89.3% |
| 2013 | 57.22 million current US$ | +13.4% |
| 2014 | 49.82 million current US$ | -12.9% |
| 2015 | 22.23 million current US$ | -55.4% |
| 2016 | -107.97 million current US$ | -585.8% |
| 2017 | 104.62 million current US$ | -196.9% |
| 2018 | -72.85 million current US$ | -169.6% |
| 2019 | 14.48 million current US$ | -119.9% |
| 2020 | -190.71 million current US$ | -1417.5% |
| 2021 | 434.26 million current US$ | -327.7% |
| 2022 | 846.44 million current US$ | +94.9% |
| 2023 | 643.12 million current US$ | -24.0% |
| 2024 | 269.39 million current US$ | -58.1% |
| 2025 | 316.55 million current US$ | +17.5% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 316.55 million current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 108.59 million current US$, 2.9× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 316.55 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 21.74 million current US$, 14.6× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories in Rwanda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | +1553.7% | -2.61 million current US$ | 38.01 million current US$ |
| 2020 | -1417.5% | 14.48 million current US$ | -190.71 million current US$ |
| 1982 | +1177.2% | 11.08 million current US$ | 141.50 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.49 million current US$ | -585,228 current US$ | 5.56 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1970s | 5.53 million current US$ | -91.14 million current US$ | 69.98 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 40.12 million current US$ | -45.68 million current US$ | 144.16 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.35 million current US$ | 10.88 million current US$ | 43.99 million current US$ | 4 |
| 2010s | 18.58 million current US$ | -107.97 million current US$ | 104.62 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 386.51 million current US$ | -190.71 million current US$ | 846.44 million current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Rwanda
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 5.1 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 7.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 13.15 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0009 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.9225 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 572.93 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 25.19 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0379 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 40.19 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -18.44 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Rwanda?
- Changes in inventories in Rwanda was 316.55 million current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest changes in inventories recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 846.44 million current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was -190.71 million current US$ in 2020.
- How does Rwanda rank for changes in inventories?
- Rwanda ranks 75th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,324.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Changes in inventories (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Changes in inventories is the value of entries into inventories less the value of withdrawals and less the value of any recurrent losses of goods held in inventories during the accounting period.This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.