Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Rwanda
Rwanda: Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth was 47.7% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Rwanda, 1961–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in %, constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Rwanda stood at 47.7%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 754.8% on the previous year and up 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Rwanda peaked at 76.9% in 1964 and was at its lowest, -61.1%, in 1994.
That places Rwanda 1st out of 47 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | %, constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -11.7% | — |
| 1962 | -10.0% | -14.8% |
| 1963 | -42.3% | +324.5% |
| 1964 | 76.9% | -281.8% |
| 1965 | 7.9% | -89.8% |
| 1966 | -0.2% | -102.8% |
| 1967 | -0.3% | +20.2% |
| 1968 | -11.0% | +3996.2% |
| 1969 | -2.5% | -77.6% |
| 1970 | 58.8% | -2477.0% |
| 1971 | -10.2% | -117.3% |
| 1972 | 7.6% | -174.3% |
| 1973 | 44.9% | +493.7% |
| 1974 | 5.8% | -87.1% |
| 1975 | -22.6% | -491.2% |
| 1976 | 70.0% | -410.3% |
| 1977 | -35.8% | -151.2% |
| 1978 | 43.7% | -221.8% |
| 1979 | 35.4% | -18.9% |
| 1980 | -6.9% | -119.6% |
| 1981 | 1.2% | -117.9% |
| 1982 | 2.1% | +70.0% |
| 1983 | -9.5% | -550.9% |
| 1984 | 14.4% | -250.9% |
| 1985 | 26.3% | +83.4% |
| 1986 | 1.6% | -94.1% |
| 1987 | 11.0% | +610.7% |
| 1988 | -20.6% | -286.7% |
| 1989 | 5.1% | -124.9% |
| 1990 | -3.5% | -168.5% |
| 1991 | -7.6% | +114.9% |
| 1992 | -8.5% | +12.4% |
| 1993 | -17.8% | +109.4% |
| 1994 | -61.1% | +243.1% |
| 1995 | 8.6% | -114.0% |
| 1996 | 42.1% | +390.9% |
| 1997 | 30.4% | -27.7% |
| 1998 | 1.9% | -93.8% |
| 1999 | 18.9% | +892.7% |
| 2000 | 0.9% | -95.4% |
| 2001 | 40.3% | +4528.7% |
| 2002 | 4.5% | -88.9% |
| 2003 | 16.0% | +256.4% |
| 2004 | 30.8% | +93.2% |
| 2005 | 11.0% | -64.3% |
| 2006 | 2.8% | -74.9% |
| 2007 | 11.6% | +318.3% |
| 2008 | 40.2% | +247.4% |
| 2009 | -25.1% | -162.5% |
| 2010 | 5.6% | -122.2% |
| 2011 | 47.7% | +754.8% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 47.7% is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.4%, 10.8× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 47.7% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.4%, 7.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +4528.7% | 0.9% | 40.3% |
| 1968 | -3996.2% | -0.3% | -11.0% |
| 1970 | +2477.0% | -2.5% | 58.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.8% | -42.3% | 76.9% | 9 |
| 1970s | 19.8% | -35.8% | 70.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.5% | -20.6% | 26.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3% | -61.1% | 42.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.3% | -25.1% | 40.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.6% | 5.6% | 47.7% | 2 |
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 exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Rwanda?
- Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Rwanda was 47.7% in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest exports of goods and non-financial services, growth recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 76.9% in 1964.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and non-financial services, growth recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was -61.1% in 1994.
- How does Rwanda rank for exports of goods and non-financial services, growth?
- Rwanda ranks 1st out of 47 countries with data for 2011.
- Is exports of goods and non-financial services, growth rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth (%, constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
"The annual rate of growth of exports of goods and non-financial services, as calculated from the constant local currency series. Exports of goods and services represent the value of all goods and other market services provided to or received from the rest of the world. Included is the value of merchandise, freight, insurance, transport, travel, royalties, license fees, and other services. Data are in constant local currency. "