What is exports as a capacity to import in Rwanda?

Exports as a capacity to import in Rwanda was 4.82 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.

What is the highest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Rwanda?

The highest recorded value was 5.66 trillion constant LCU in 2024.

What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Rwanda?

The lowest recorded value was 18.16 billion constant LCU in 1963.

How does Rwanda rank for exports as a capacity to import?

Rwanda ranks 37th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.

Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in Rwanda?

Over the last ten years it is up 147.0%. 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 Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) in Rwanda

Name: Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) in Rwanda
Creator: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Rwanda: Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) was 4.82 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

4.82 trillion constant LCU

Change on year

down 14.9%

World rank

37th

of 179 countries

All-time high

5.66 trillion constant LCU

in 2024

All-time low

18.16 billion constant LCU

in 1963

Years of data

1960–2025

Exports as a capacity to import in Rwanda, 1960–2025

Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.

Analysis

The most recent figure for exports as a capacity to import in Rwanda is 4.82 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 14.9% on the previous year and up 147.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import in Rwanda peaked at 5.66 trillion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 18.16 billion constant LCU, in 1963.

That places Rwanda 37th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) in Rwanda, year by year

Annual values for Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) in Rwanda, 1960 to 2025.
Year	constant LCU	Change
1960	39.58 billion constant LCU	—
1961	34.95 billion constant LCU	-11.7%
1962	31.47 billion constant LCU	-10.0%
1963	18.16 billion constant LCU	-42.3%
1964	32.12 billion constant LCU	+76.9%
1965	34.65 billion constant LCU	+7.9%
1966	34.57 billion constant LCU	-0.2%
1967	34.48 billion constant LCU	-0.3%
1968	30.67 billion constant LCU	-11.0%
1969	29.92 billion constant LCU	-2.5%
1970	47.51 billion constant LCU	+58.8%
1971	42.68 billion constant LCU	-10.2%
1972	44.87 billion constant LCU	+5.1%
1973	64.99 billion constant LCU	+44.9%
1974	68.74 billion constant LCU	+5.8%
1975	53.23 billion constant LCU	-22.6%
1976	90.50 billion constant LCU	+70.0%
1977	93.22 billion constant LCU	+3.0%
1978	91.61 billion constant LCU	-1.7%
1979	144.22 billion constant LCU	+57.4%
1980	100.92 billion constant LCU	-30.0%
1981	82.02 billion constant LCU	-18.7%
1982	124.20 billion constant LCU	+51.4%
1983	140.74 billion constant LCU	+13.3%
1984	166.05 billion constant LCU	+18.0%
1985	145.36 billion constant LCU	-12.5%
1986	192.65 billion constant LCU	+32.5%
1987	107.53 billion constant LCU	-44.2%
1988	103.49 billion constant LCU	-3.8%
1989	91.65 billion constant LCU	-11.4%
1990	87.06 billion constant LCU	-5.0%
1991	162.96 billion constant LCU	+87.2%
1992	125.92 billion constant LCU	-22.7%
1993	121.41 billion constant LCU	-3.6%
1994	52.84 billion constant LCU	-56.5%
1995	70.36 billion constant LCU	+33.1%
1996	84.04 billion constant LCU	+19.5%
1997	154.14 billion constant LCU	+83.4%
1998	133.26 billion constant LCU	-13.5%
1999	180.13 billion constant LCU	+35.2%
2000	222.62 billion constant LCU	+23.6%
2001	294.12 billion constant LCU	+32.1%
2002	274.68 billion constant LCU	-6.6%
2003	289.01 billion constant LCU	+5.2%
2004	438.66 billion constant LCU	+51.8%
2005	494.80 billion constant LCU	+12.8%
2006	824.01 billion constant LCU	+66.5%
2007	1.16 trillion constant LCU	+40.2%
2008	781.93 billion constant LCU	-32.3%
2009	840.43 billion constant LCU	+7.5%
2010	884.56 billion constant LCU	+5.3%
2011	1.20 trillion constant LCU	+36.2%
2012	1.29 trillion constant LCU	+7.1%
2013	1.54 trillion constant LCU	+19.7%
2014	1.77 trillion constant LCU	+14.6%
2015	1.95 trillion constant LCU	+10.2%
2016	2.30 trillion constant LCU	+17.8%
2017	3.32 trillion constant LCU	+44.6%
2018	4.75 trillion constant LCU	+43.1%
2019	5.60 trillion constant LCU	+17.8%
2020	4.78 trillion constant LCU	-14.6%
2021	3.21 trillion constant LCU	-32.8%
2022	3.62 trillion constant LCU	+12.8%
2023	4.50 trillion constant LCU	+24.1%
2024	5.66 trillion constant LCU	+25.9%
2025	4.82 trillion constant LCU	-14.9%

Rwanda compared with similar countries

Rwanda's 4.82 trillion constant LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 418.88 billion constant LCU, 11.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Rwanda's 4.82 trillion constant LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 715.50 billion constant LCU, 6.7× the median. (45 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	32.06 billion constant LCU	18.16 billion constant LCU	39.58 billion constant LCU	10
1970s	74.16 billion constant LCU	42.68 billion constant LCU	144.22 billion constant LCU	10
1980s	125.46 billion constant LCU	82.02 billion constant LCU	192.65 billion constant LCU	10
1990s	117.21 billion constant LCU	52.84 billion constant LCU	180.13 billion constant LCU	10
2000s	561.55 billion constant LCU	222.62 billion constant LCU	1.16 trillion constant LCU	10
2010s	2.46 trillion constant LCU	884.56 billion constant LCU	5.60 trillion constant LCU	10
2020s	4.43 trillion constant LCU	3.21 trillion constant LCU	5.66 trillion constant LCU	6

Countries ranked near Rwanda

34 Burkina Faso 4.97 trillion constant LCU compare
35 Czechia 4.90 trillion constant LCU compare
36 Serbia 4.88 trillion constant LCU compare
38 Angola 4.07 trillion constant LCU compare
39 Bangladesh 3.85 trillion constant LCU compare
40 Cameroon 3.57 trillion constant LCU compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

More economy & growth data for Rwanda

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SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1.51 units per person (2025)
SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -79.75 % change on previous year (2025)
SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0117 units per US$ of GDP (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is exports as a capacity to import in Rwanda?: Exports as a capacity to import in Rwanda was 4.82 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
What is the highest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Rwanda?: The highest recorded value was 5.66 trillion constant LCU in 2024.
What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Rwanda?: The lowest recorded value was 18.16 billion constant LCU in 1963.
How does Rwanda rank for exports as a capacity to import?: Rwanda ranks 37th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in Rwanda?: Over the last ten years it is up 147.0%. 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 Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU)
Unit: constant LCU
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 7,601 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 01 October 2026

Exports as a capacity to import equals the current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.