Current account balance (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Rwanda
Rwanda: Current account balance (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate was -9.73 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Current account balance (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Rwanda, 2011–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, current account balance (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Rwanda stood at -9.73 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 69.7% on the previous year and up 83.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, current account balance (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Rwanda peaked at 34.22 % change on previous year in 2017 and was at its lowest, -59.74 % change on previous year, in 2014.
That places Rwanda 120th out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Current account balance (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | -19.51 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | -55.35 % change on previous year | +183.7% |
| 2013 | 21.04 % change on previous year | -138.0% |
| 2014 | -59.74 % change on previous year | -383.9% |
| 2015 | -15.95 % change on previous year | -73.3% |
| 2016 | -22.81 % change on previous year | +43.0% |
| 2017 | 34.22 % change on previous year | -250.1% |
| 2018 | -11.36 % change on previous year | -133.2% |
| 2019 | -26.27 % change on previous year | +131.2% |
| 2020 | 0.2722 % change on previous year | -101.0% |
| 2021 | 1.49 % change on previous year | +446.0% |
| 2022 | -3.13 % change on previous year | -311.0% |
| 2023 | -32.07 % change on previous year | +923.1% |
| 2024 | -9.73 % change on previous year | -69.7% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's -9.73 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 9.73 % change on previous year. (23 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's -9.73 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -1.03 % change on previous year, 9.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -17.3 % change on previous year | -59.74 % change on previous year | 34.22 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | -8.64 % change on previous year | -32.07 % change on previous year | 1.49 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
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$), annual growth rate -18.44 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is current account balance (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Rwanda?
- Current account balance (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Rwanda was -9.73 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest current account balance (bop, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 34.22 % change on previous year in 2017.
- What is the lowest current account balance (bop, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was -59.74 % change on previous year in 2014.
- How does Rwanda rank for current account balance (bop, current us$), annual growth rate?
- Rwanda ranks 120th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is current account balance (bop, current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Current account balance (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Current account balance (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Current account balance Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Current account balance (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.