General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Rwanda
Rwanda: General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per was 118.92 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
118.92 million constant LCU per square kilometre
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
12th
of 172 countries
All-time high
118.92 million constant LCU per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre
in 1964
Years of data
63
1961–2023
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Rwanda, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Rwanda stood at 118.92 million constant LCU per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is up 0.8% on the previous year and up 135.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Rwanda peaked at 118.92 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre, in 1964.
Rwanda ranks 12th of 172 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.18 million constant LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 2.52 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +15.7% |
| 1963 | 2.35 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -6.6% |
| 1964 | 2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -13.8% |
| 1965 | 2.85 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +40.2% |
| 1966 | 2.97 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1967 | 2.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -12.0% |
| 1968 | 2.13 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -18.5% |
| 1969 | 2.41 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +13.5% |
| 1970 | 2.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1971 | 2.91 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +14.7% |
| 1972 | 4.71 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +61.7% |
| 1973 | 5.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 1974 | 5.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1975 | 7.87 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +42.1% |
| 1976 | 8.45 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 1977 | 8.87 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1978 | 8.12 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -8.4% |
| 1979 | 6.92 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -14.9% |
| 1980 | 6.90 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1981 | 11.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +70.6% |
| 1982 | 10.56 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -10.4% |
| 1983 | 9.80 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -7.2% |
| 1984 | 9.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -7.8% |
| 1985 | 10.70 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +18.5% |
| 1986 | 11.12 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1987 | 12.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 1988 | 12.72 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1989 | 13.72 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1990 | 14.70 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1991 | 17.38 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +18.2% |
| 1992 | 20.38 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +17.3% |
| 1993 | 18.49 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -9.3% |
| 1994 | 7.24 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -60.9% |
| 1995 | 8.98 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +24.1% |
| 1996 | 11.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +25.6% |
| 1997 | 18.42 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +63.3% |
| 1998 | 12.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -33.7% |
| 1999 | 17.35 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +42.2% |
| 2000 | 18.07 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 19.77 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 2002 | 22.57 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +14.2% |
| 2003 | 25.18 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +11.6% |
| 2004 | 27.60 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 2005 | 30.27 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 2006 | 33.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 33.40 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 34.11 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 38.14 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 2010 | 42.11 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 2011 | 43.67 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 50.55 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +15.8% |
| 2013 | 50.43 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 60.95 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +20.9% |
| 2015 | 64.01 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 69.92 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 2017 | 75.05 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2018 | 78.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 92.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +17.6% |
| 2020 | 94.35 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 107.35 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +13.8% |
| 2022 | 118.02 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 2023 | 118.92 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.8% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 118.92 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for low income countries, which is 798,696 constant LCU per square kilometre, 148.9× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 118.92 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.16 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 54.9× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per 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 | -60.9% | 18.49 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 7.24 million constant LCU per square kilometre |
| 1981 | +70.6% | 6.90 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 11.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.45 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.97 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 6.11 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 8.87 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.86 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 6.90 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 13.72 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.64 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 7.24 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 20.38 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.22 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 18.07 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 38.14 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 62.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 42.11 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 92.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 109.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 94.35 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 118.92 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 9 Colombia 143.20 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 10 Costa Rica 132.12 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 11 Hungary 123.67 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 13 Iraq 88.91 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 14 Singapore 79.74 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 15 Uganda 71.09 million constant LCU 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)
- 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 general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Rwanda?
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Rwanda was 118.92 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 118.92 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 1964.
- How does Rwanda rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per?
- Rwanda ranks 12th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 135.8%. 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 General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
General government final consumption expenditure (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.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure 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
General government final consumption expenditure (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.