GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Rwanda
Rwanda: GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre was 562,201 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Rwanda, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Rwanda stood at 562,201 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is up 8.6% on the previous year and up 88.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Rwanda peaked at 562,201 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 34,330 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1964.
Rwanda ranks 101st of 208 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 39,062 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 43,489 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 1963 | 39,218 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -9.8% |
| 1964 | 34,330 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -12.5% |
| 1965 | 36,736 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1966 | 39,311 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1967 | 42,030 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1968 | 44,978 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1969 | 49,928 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 1970 | 52,925 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1971 | 53,563 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1972 | 53,704 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1973 | 55,551 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 56,334 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1975 | 55,143 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 1976 | 65,899 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +19.5% |
| 1977 | 67,213 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1978 | 73,363 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 1979 | 82,071 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 1980 | 89,418 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1981 | 94,279 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1982 | 95,986 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1983 | 101,726 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1984 | 97,413 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 1985 | 101,701 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1986 | 107,267 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 107,241 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 1988 | 112,065 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 112,024 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 1990 | 109,336 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 1991 | 106,587 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 1992 | 112,847 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1993 | 103,697 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -8.1% |
| 1994 | 51,591 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -50.2% |
| 1995 | 69,764 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +35.2% |
| 1996 | 78,656 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 1997 | 89,549 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.8% |
| 1998 | 97,482 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1999 | 101,724 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 110,239 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 2001 | 119,593 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 2002 | 135,369 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 2003 | 138,351 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 148,655 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 2005 | 162,595 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 2006 | 177,598 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 191,155 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 212,490 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 225,767 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 2010 | 242,326 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 261,612 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 284,218 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 2013 | 297,634 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 314,505 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 342,402 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 361,778 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 378,796 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 409,368 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 2019 | 447,381 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 434,957 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 471,544 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 2022 | 517,872 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 2023 | 562,201 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 41,009 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 34,330 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 49,928 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 61,577 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 52,925 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 82,071 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 101,912 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 89,418 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 112,065 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 92,123 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 51,591 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 112,847 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 162,181 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 110,239 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 225,767 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 334,002 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 242,326 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 447,381 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 496,644 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 434,957 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 562,201 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 98 Bulgaria 581,225 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 99 Nigeria 570,647 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 100 Jordan 563,416 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 102 Armenia 546,331 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 103 Albania 546,095 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 104 Cape Verde 540,305 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre 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)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 9.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.9935 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,116 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 9.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 1,331 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 1.50 million constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 12.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2056 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Rwanda?
- Gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Rwanda was 562,201 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 562,201 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 34,330 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1964.
- How does Rwanda rank for gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre?
- Rwanda ranks 101st out of 208 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.9%. 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 GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
GDP (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
GDP (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
GDP (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.