Gross domestic product (GDP), per capita (Bolt) in Rwanda
Rwanda: Gross domestic product (GDP), per capita (Bolt) was 2,085 international-$ in 2011 prices per person in 2022. ▲ Rising
Latest (2022)
2,085 international-$ in 2011 prices per person
Change on year
up 4.5%
World rank
141st
of 164 countries
All-time high
2,085 international-$ in 2011 prices per person
in 2022
All-time low
623.98 international-$ in 2011 prices per person
in 1994
Years of data
63
1960–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), per capita in Rwanda, 1960–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices per person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp), per capita in Rwanda is 2,085 international-$ in 2011 prices per person, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 43.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per capita in Rwanda peaked at 2,085 international-$ in 2011 prices per person in 2022 and was at its lowest, 623.98 international-$ in 2011 prices per person, in 1994.
That places Rwanda 141st out of 164 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per capita (Bolt) in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,228 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | — |
| 1961 | 1,144 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | -6.8% |
| 1962 | 1,241 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +8.5% |
| 1963 | 1,095 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | -11.8% |
| 1964 | 935.67 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | -14.5% |
| 1965 | 975.61 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +4.3% |
| 1966 | 1,016 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +4.1% |
| 1967 | 1,054 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +3.8% |
| 1968 | 1,094 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +3.7% |
| 1969 | 1,177 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +7.6% |
| 1970 | 1,266 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +7.5% |
| 1971 | 1,244 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | -1.7% |
| 1972 | 1,213 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | -2.6% |
| 1973 | 1,218 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +0.5% |
| 1974 | 1,192 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | -2.1% |
| 1975 | 1,134 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | -4.9% |
| 1976 | 1,316 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +16.1% |
| 1977 | 1,342 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +2.0% |
| 1978 | 1,431 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +6.6% |
| 1979 | 1,519 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +6.1% |
| 1980 | 1,605 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +5.7% |
| 1981 | 1,638 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +2.1% |
| 1982 | 1,612 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | -1.6% |
| 1983 | 1,650 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +2.4% |
| 1984 | 1,524 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | -7.6% |
| 1985 | 1,535 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +0.7% |
| 1986 | 1,548 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +0.8% |
| 1987 | 1,496 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | -3.3% |
| 1988 | 1,454 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | -2.8% |
| 1989 | 1,398 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | -3.9% |
| 1990 | 1,323 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | -5.3% |
| 1991 | 1,218 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | -8.0% |
| 1992 | 1,242 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 1,065 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | -14.2% |
| 1994 | 623.98 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | -41.4% |
| 1995 | 973.5 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +56.0% |
| 1996 | 922 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | -5.3% |
| 1997 | 888.66 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | -3.6% |
| 1998 | 907.94 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 935.15 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 980.48 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 1,028 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 1,119 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +8.9% |
| 2003 | 1,091 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | -2.5% |
| 2004 | 1,113 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 1,156 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 1,199 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 1,225 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 1,293 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 1,306 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 1,332 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 1,367 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 1,450 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +6.1% |
| 2013 | 1,482 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 1,536 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 1,632 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 1,689 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 1,716 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 1,820 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 1,948 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +7.0% |
| 2020 | 1,841 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | -5.5% |
| 2021 | 1,996 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +8.5% |
| 2022 | 2,085 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | +4.5% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 2,085 international-$ in 2011 prices per person is above the median for low income countries, which is 1,324 international-$ in 2011 prices per person, 1.6× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 2,085 international-$ in 2011 prices per person is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,288 international-$ in 2011 prices per person, 91% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross domestic product (GDP), per capita (Bolt) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +56.0% | 623.98 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 973.5 international-$ in 2011 prices per person |
| 1994 | -41.4% | 1,065 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 623.98 international-$ in 2011 prices per person |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,096 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 935.67 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 1,241 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 10 |
| 1970s | 1,287 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 1,134 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 1,519 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,546 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 1,398 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 1,650 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,010 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 623.98 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 1,323 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,151 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 980.48 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 1,306 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,597 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 1,332 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 1,948 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,974 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 1,841 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 2,085 international-$ in 2011 prices per person | 3 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 138 Syria 2,331 international-$ in 2011 prices per person compare
- 139 Uganda 2,156 international-$ in 2011 prices per person compare
- 140 Ethiopia 2,153 international-$ in 2011 prices per person compare
- 142 Lesotho 2,083 international-$ in 2011 prices per person compare
- 143 Comoros 2,016 international-$ in 2011 prices per person compare
- 144 Togo 1,768 international-$ in 2011 prices per person 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)
- 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 gross domestic product (gdp), per capita in Rwanda?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per capita in Rwanda was 2,085 international-$ in 2011 prices per person in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per capita recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 2,085 international-$ in 2011 prices per person in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per capita recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 623.98 international-$ in 2011 prices per person in 1994.
- How does Rwanda rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per capita?
- Rwanda ranks 141st out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per capita rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.