Gross domestic product (GDP), per capita in Rwanda
Rwanda: Gross domestic product (GDP), per capita was 3,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per person in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
3,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per person
Change on year
up 5.5%
World rank
159th
of 181 countries
All-time high
3,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per person
in 2023
All-time low
513.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per person
in 1994
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per capita in Rwanda, 1960–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per person.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 3,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per person for gross domestic product (gdp), per capita in 2023. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 5.5% on the previous year and up 63.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per capita in Rwanda peaked at 3,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per person in 2023 and was at its lowest, 513.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per person, in 1994.
That places Rwanda 159th out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per capita in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | — |
| 1961 | 1,058 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -7.0% |
| 1962 | 1,136 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +7.4% |
| 1963 | 996.01 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -12.4% |
| 1964 | 866.01 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -13.1% |
| 1965 | 895.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +3.5% |
| 1966 | 943.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +5.3% |
| 1967 | 974.61 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +3.3% |
| 1968 | 1,014 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +4.1% |
| 1969 | 1,086 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +7.0% |
| 1970 | 1,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +4.9% |
| 1971 | 1,099 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -3.4% |
| 1972 | 1,122 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +2.1% |
| 1973 | 1,139 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +1.5% |
| 1974 | 1,133 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -0.5% |
| 1975 | 1,107 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -2.3% |
| 1976 | 1,244 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +12.4% |
| 1977 | 1,252 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +0.6% |
| 1978 | 1,262 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 1,375 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +8.9% |
| 1980 | 1,349 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -1.9% |
| 1981 | 1,495 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +10.8% |
| 1982 | 1,399 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -6.5% |
| 1983 | 1,433 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +2.4% |
| 1984 | 1,314 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -8.3% |
| 1985 | 1,336 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 1,353 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 1,271 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -6.1% |
| 1988 | 1,245 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -2.1% |
| 1989 | 1,301 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +4.5% |
| 1990 | 1,211 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -6.9% |
| 1991 | 1,040 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -14.1% |
| 1992 | 1,082 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +4.1% |
| 1993 | 948.01 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -12.4% |
| 1994 | 513.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -45.8% |
| 1995 | 762.3 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +48.3% |
| 1996 | 799.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +4.8% |
| 1997 | 835.35 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 896.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +7.4% |
| 1999 | 946.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 1,011 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +6.8% |
| 2001 | 1,096 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +8.5% |
| 2002 | 1,260 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +14.9% |
| 2003 | 1,239 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 1,315 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 1,389 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 1,515 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +9.1% |
| 2007 | 1,549 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 1,574 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 1,646 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 1,771 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +7.6% |
| 2011 | 1,901 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +7.3% |
| 2012 | 1,946 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 1,925 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 2,040 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +6.0% |
| 2015 | 2,174 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 2,221 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 2,238 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 2,444 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +9.2% |
| 2019 | 2,600 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 2,513 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 2,784 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +10.8% |
| 2022 | 2,973 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 3,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +5.5% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 3,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per person is above the median for low income countries, which is 2,042 international-$ in 2021 prices per person, 1.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 3,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per person is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3,431 international-$ in 2021 prices per person, 91% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross domestic product (GDP), per capita 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 | -45.8% | 948.01 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 513.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per person |
| 1995 | +48.3% | 513.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 762.3 international-$ in 2021 prices per person |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,011 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 866.01 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 1,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 10 |
| 1970s | 1,187 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 1,099 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 1,375 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,350 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 1,245 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 1,495 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 903.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 513.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 1,211 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,359 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 1,011 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 1,646 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,126 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 1,771 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 2,600 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,852 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 2,513 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 3,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 4 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 156 Zambia 3,431 international-$ in 2021 prices per person compare
- 157 Ethiopia 3,155 international-$ in 2021 prices per person compare
- 158 Togo 3,141 international-$ in 2021 prices per person compare
- 160 Zimbabwe 3,093 international-$ in 2021 prices per person compare
- 161 Uganda 3,006 international-$ in 2021 prices per person compare
- 162 Haiti 2,968 international-$ in 2021 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate -18.44 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per capita in Rwanda?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per capita in Rwanda was 3,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per person in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per capita recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 3,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per person in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per capita recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 513.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per person in 1994.
- How does Rwanda rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per capita?
- Rwanda ranks 159th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per capita rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.0%. 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) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – 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.