Foreign direct investment, net outflows in Rwanda
Rwanda: Foreign direct investment, net outflows was 13.15 million BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment, net outflows in Rwanda, 2007–2024
Source: Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), note: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments database, supplemented by data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and D. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign direct investment, net outflows in Rwanda is 13.15 million BoP, current US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.5% on the previous year and up 247.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment, net outflows in Rwanda peaked at 47.76 million BoP, current US$ in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1,000 BoP, current US$, in 2020.
That places Rwanda 129th out of 192 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment, net outflows in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 12.95 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 2014 | 3.79 million BoP, current US$ | -70.7% |
| 2015 | 3.45 million BoP, current US$ | -8.8% |
| 2016 | 47.76 million BoP, current US$ | +1282.9% |
| 2017 | 15.69 million BoP, current US$ | -67.2% |
| 2018 | 17.96 million BoP, current US$ | +14.5% |
| 2019 | 5.43 million BoP, current US$ | -69.8% |
| 2020 | 1,000 BoP, current US$ | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 1,000 BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1,000 BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 12.47 million BoP, current US$ | +1247110.0% |
| 2024 | 13.15 million BoP, current US$ | +5.5% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 13.15 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.90 million BoP, current US$, 3.4× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 13.15 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 23.86 million BoP, current US$, 55% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.95 million BoP, current US$ | 12.95 million BoP, current US$ | 12.95 million BoP, current US$ | 1 |
| 2010s | 15.68 million BoP, current US$ | 3.45 million BoP, current US$ | 47.76 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
| 2020s | 5.13 million BoP, current US$ | 1,000 BoP, current US$ | 13.15 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 126 Barbados 18.57 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 127 Kyrgyzstan 17.37 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 128 Palestine 14.66 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 130 French Polynesia 11.32 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 131 Bangladesh 10.10 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 132 Saint Kitts and Nevis 9.89 million BoP, current US$ compare
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$), annual growth rate -18.44 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment, net outflows in Rwanda?
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows in Rwanda was 13.15 million BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), note: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments database, supplemented by data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and D.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment, net outflows recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 47.76 million BoP, current US$ in 2016.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment, net outflows recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 BoP, current US$ in 2020.
- How does Rwanda rank for foreign direct investment, net outflows?
- Rwanda ranks 129th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment, net outflows rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 247.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), note: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments database, supplemented by data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and D, published as part of Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Foreign direct investment refers to direct investment equity flows in an economy. It is the sum of equity capital, reinvestment of earnings, and other capital. Direct investment is a category of cross-border investment associated with a resident in one economy having control or a significant degree of influence on the management of an enterprise that is resident in another economy. Ownership of 10 percent or more of the ordinary shares of voting stock is the criterion for determining the existence of a direct investment relationship. This series shows net outflows of investment from the reporting economy to the rest of the world. Data are in current U.S. dollars.