Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Rwanda
Rwanda: Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre was 3,883 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3,883 current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 3.7%
World rank
137th
of 204 countries
All-time high
4,432 current US$ per square kilometre
in 2021
All-time low
4.05 current US$ per square kilometre
in 1964
Years of data
60
1964–2023
Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Rwanda, 1964–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Rwanda stood at 3,883 current US$ per square kilometre.
The figure is up 3.7% on the previous year and up 126.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Rwanda peaked at 4,432 current US$ per square kilometre in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4.05 current US$ per square kilometre, in 1964.
That places Rwanda 137th out of 204 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 4.05 current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1965 | 24.32 current US$ per square kilometre | +500.0% |
| 1966 | 60.8 current US$ per square kilometre | +150.0% |
| 1967 | 56.75 current US$ per square kilometre | -6.7% |
| 1968 | 60.8 current US$ per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1969 | 64.86 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1970 | 101.34 current US$ per square kilometre | +56.3% |
| 1971 | 97.28 current US$ per square kilometre | -4.0% |
| 1972 | 97.28 current US$ per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 75.44 current US$ per square kilometre | -22.5% |
| 1974 | 118.93 current US$ per square kilometre | +57.7% |
| 1975 | 249.01 current US$ per square kilometre | +109.4% |
| 1976 | 170.94 current US$ per square kilometre | -31.4% |
| 1977 | 239.28 current US$ per square kilometre | +40.0% |
| 1978 | 339.97 current US$ per square kilometre | +42.1% |
| 1979 | 288.49 current US$ per square kilometre | -15.1% |
| 1980 | 474.71 current US$ per square kilometre | +64.5% |
| 1981 | 583.3 current US$ per square kilometre | +22.9% |
| 1982 | 503.4 current US$ per square kilometre | -13.7% |
| 1983 | 704.78 current US$ per square kilometre | +40.0% |
| 1984 | 829.87 current US$ per square kilometre | +17.7% |
| 1985 | 1,057 current US$ per square kilometre | +27.4% |
| 1986 | 815.28 current US$ per square kilometre | -22.9% |
| 1987 | 465.79 current US$ per square kilometre | -42.9% |
| 1988 | 256.18 current US$ per square kilometre | -45.0% |
| 1989 | 194.16 current US$ per square kilometre | -24.2% |
| 1990 | 213.62 current US$ per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 1991 | 431.29 current US$ per square kilometre | +101.9% |
| 1992 | 366.03 current US$ per square kilometre | -15.1% |
| 1993 | 411.14 current US$ per square kilometre | +12.3% |
| 1994 | 1,676 current US$ per square kilometre | +307.7% |
| 1995 | 1,832 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 1996 | 1,750 current US$ per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 1997 | 1,682 current US$ per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 1998 | 1,014 current US$ per square kilometre | -39.7% |
| 1999 | 2,062 current US$ per square kilometre | +103.4% |
| 2000 | 649.94 current US$ per square kilometre | -68.5% |
| 2001 | 745.32 current US$ per square kilometre | +14.7% |
| 2002 | 423.59 current US$ per square kilometre | -43.2% |
| 2003 | 296.88 current US$ per square kilometre | -29.9% |
| 2004 | 746.96 current US$ per square kilometre | +151.6% |
| 2005 | 492.2 current US$ per square kilometre | -34.1% |
| 2006 | 732.04 current US$ per square kilometre | +48.7% |
| 2007 | 1,077 current US$ per square kilometre | +47.1% |
| 2008 | 1,755 current US$ per square kilometre | +62.9% |
| 2009 | 1,959 current US$ per square kilometre | +11.6% |
| 2010 | 1,948 current US$ per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2,336 current US$ per square kilometre | +19.9% |
| 2012 | 2,088 current US$ per square kilometre | -10.6% |
| 2013 | 1,712 current US$ per square kilometre | -18.0% |
| 2014 | 1,885 current US$ per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 2015 | 2,376 current US$ per square kilometre | +26.0% |
| 2016 | 2,278 current US$ per square kilometre | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 2,510 current US$ per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 2018 | 2,101 current US$ per square kilometre | -16.3% |
| 2019 | 2,820 current US$ per square kilometre | +34.2% |
| 2020 | 3,636 current US$ per square kilometre | +29.0% |
| 2021 | 4,432 current US$ per square kilometre | +21.9% |
| 2022 | 3,744 current US$ per square kilometre | -15.5% |
| 2023 | 3,883 current US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 3,883 current US$ per square kilometre is above the median for low income countries, which is 238.55 current US$ per square kilometre, 16.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 3,883 current US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 790.01 current US$ per square kilometre, 4.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | +500.0% | 4.05 current US$ per square kilometre | 24.32 current US$ per square kilometre |
| 1994 | +307.7% | 411.14 current US$ per square kilometre | 1,676 current US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 45.26 current US$ per square kilometre | 4.05 current US$ per square kilometre | 64.86 current US$ per square kilometre | 6 |
| 1970s | 177.79 current US$ per square kilometre | 75.44 current US$ per square kilometre | 339.97 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 588.49 current US$ per square kilometre | 194.16 current US$ per square kilometre | 1,057 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,144 current US$ per square kilometre | 213.62 current US$ per square kilometre | 2,062 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 887.82 current US$ per square kilometre | 296.88 current US$ per square kilometre | 1,959 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,205 current US$ per square kilometre | 1,712 current US$ per square kilometre | 2,820 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,924 current US$ per square kilometre | 3,636 current US$ per square kilometre | 4,432 current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 134 Montenegro 4,157 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 135 Paraguay 4,150 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 136 Argentina 3,916 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 138 Venezuela 3,629 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 139 New Caledonia 3,387 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 140 Pakistan 2,834 current 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate -18.44 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Rwanda?
- Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Rwanda was 3,883 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports by region of origin, per square kilometre recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 4,432 current US$ per square kilometre in 2021.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin, per square kilometre recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.05 current US$ per square kilometre in 1964.
- How does Rwanda rank for imports by region of origin, per square kilometre?
- Rwanda ranks 137th out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports by region of origin, per square kilometre rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 126.8%. 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 Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports by region of origin 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.
Imports by region of origin ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Imports by region of origin International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- 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
Imports by region of origin 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.