GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre (GDP Country official) in Rwanda
Rwanda: GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre (GDP Country official) was 752.97 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Rwanda, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 752.97 million constant LCU per square kilometre for gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.6% on the previous year and up 88.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Rwanda peaked at 752.97 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 45.98 million constant LCU per square kilometre, in 1964.
Rwanda ranks 13th of 211 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre (GDP Country official) in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 52.32 million constant LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 58.25 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 1963 | 52.53 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -9.8% |
| 1964 | 45.98 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -12.5% |
| 1965 | 49.20 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1966 | 52.65 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1967 | 56.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1968 | 60.24 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1969 | 66.87 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 1970 | 70.88 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1971 | 71.74 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1972 | 71.93 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1973 | 74.40 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 75.45 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1975 | 73.85 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 1976 | 88.26 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +19.5% |
| 1977 | 90.02 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1978 | 98.26 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 1979 | 109.92 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 1980 | 119.76 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1981 | 126.27 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1982 | 128.56 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1983 | 136.25 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1984 | 130.47 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 1985 | 136.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1986 | 143.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 143.63 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 1988 | 150.09 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 150.04 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 1990 | 146.44 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 1991 | 142.76 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 1992 | 151.14 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1993 | 138.88 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -8.1% |
| 1994 | 69.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -50.2% |
| 1995 | 93.44 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +35.2% |
| 1996 | 105.34 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 1997 | 119.94 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +13.9% |
| 1998 | 130.56 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1999 | 136.24 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 147.65 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 2001 | 160.17 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 2002 | 181.30 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 2003 | 185.30 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 199.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 2005 | 217.77 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 2006 | 237.86 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 256.02 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 284.59 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 302.38 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 2010 | 324.56 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 350.38 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 380.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 2013 | 398.63 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 421.22 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 458.59 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 484.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 507.33 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 548.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 2019 | 599.19 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 582.55 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 631.55 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 2022 | 693.60 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 2023 | 752.97 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.6% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 752.97 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for low income countries, which is 7.22 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 104.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 752.97 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.46 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 55.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre (GDP Country official) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | -50.2% | 138.88 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 69.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre |
| 1995 | +35.2% | 69.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 93.44 million constant LCU per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 54.92 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 45.98 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 66.87 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 82.47 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 70.88 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 109.92 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 136.49 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 119.76 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 150.09 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 123.38 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 69.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 151.14 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 217.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 147.65 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 302.38 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 447.34 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 324.56 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 599.19 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 665.17 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 582.55 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 752.97 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 10 Costa Rica 942.99 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 11 Colombia 884.04 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 12 Cambodia 812.26 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 14 Singapore 747.59 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 15 Uganda 719.09 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 16 Laos 620.57 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Rwanda
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 7.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -78.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 1.1 units per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Rwanda?
- Gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Rwanda was 752.97 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 752.97 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.98 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 1964.
- How does Rwanda rank for gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre?
- Rwanda ranks 13th out of 211 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), 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 LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
GDP (constant LCU) 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 LCU) ÷ 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 LCU) 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.