Imports of goods and services in Rwanda
Rwanda: Imports of goods and services was 7.85 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
7.85 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
down 9.0%
World rank
30th
of 178 countries
All-time high
8.62 trillion constant LCU
in 2024
All-time low
36.42 billion constant LCU
in 1961
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Rwanda, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Rwanda stood at 7.85 trillion constant LCU.
The figure is down 9.0% on the previous year and up 66.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Rwanda peaked at 8.62 trillion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 36.42 billion constant LCU, in 1961.
Rwanda ranks 30th of 178 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 39.01 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 36.42 billion constant LCU | -6.7% |
| 1962 | 52.76 billion constant LCU | +44.9% |
| 1963 | 47.05 billion constant LCU | -10.8% |
| 1964 | 41.05 billion constant LCU | -12.7% |
| 1965 | 58.97 billion constant LCU | +43.7% |
| 1966 | 74.51 billion constant LCU | +26.4% |
| 1967 | 61.45 billion constant LCU | -17.5% |
| 1968 | 64.59 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 1969 | 67.99 billion constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 1970 | 76.48 billion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 1971 | 85.70 billion constant LCU | +12.1% |
| 1972 | 107.05 billion constant LCU | +24.9% |
| 1973 | 91.57 billion constant LCU | -14.5% |
| 1974 | 146.53 billion constant LCU | +60.0% |
| 1975 | 124.87 billion constant LCU | -14.8% |
| 1976 | 146.36 billion constant LCU | +17.2% |
| 1977 | 140.26 billion constant LCU | -4.2% |
| 1978 | 179.32 billion constant LCU | +27.8% |
| 1979 | 189.53 billion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 1980 | 224.18 billion constant LCU | +18.3% |
| 1981 | 220.76 billion constant LCU | -1.5% |
| 1982 | 315.62 billion constant LCU | +43.0% |
| 1983 | 306.66 billion constant LCU | -2.8% |
| 1984 | 314.24 billion constant LCU | +2.5% |
| 1985 | 325.91 billion constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 1986 | 375.07 billion constant LCU | +15.1% |
| 1987 | 335.85 billion constant LCU | -10.5% |
| 1988 | 334.55 billion constant LCU | -0.4% |
| 1989 | 313.75 billion constant LCU | -6.2% |
| 1990 | 265.20 billion constant LCU | -15.5% |
| 1991 | 488.85 billion constant LCU | +84.3% |
| 1992 | 502.05 billion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 1993 | 584.72 billion constant LCU | +16.5% |
| 1994 | 660.38 billion constant LCU | +12.9% |
| 1995 | 428.78 billion constant LCU | -35.1% |
| 1996 | 443.79 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 616.87 billion constant LCU | +39.0% |
| 1998 | 673.21 billion constant LCU | +9.1% |
| 1999 | 886.80 billion constant LCU | +31.7% |
| 2000 | 1.10 trillion constant LCU | +24.4% |
| 2001 | 1.05 trillion constant LCU | -5.1% |
| 2002 | 1.15 trillion constant LCU | +9.4% |
| 2003 | 1.00 trillion constant LCU | -12.7% |
| 2004 | 1.21 trillion constant LCU | +21.0% |
| 2005 | 1.35 trillion constant LCU | +11.8% |
| 2006 | 1.67 trillion constant LCU | +23.3% |
| 2007 | 1.88 trillion constant LCU | +12.6% |
| 2008 | 1.83 trillion constant LCU | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 2.14 trillion constant LCU | +17.3% |
| 2010 | 2.19 trillion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 2.58 trillion constant LCU | +17.7% |
| 2012 | 3.06 trillion constant LCU | +18.7% |
| 2013 | 3.34 trillion constant LCU | +9.1% |
| 2014 | 3.83 trillion constant LCU | +14.6% |
| 2015 | 4.71 trillion constant LCU | +23.1% |
| 2016 | 5.07 trillion constant LCU | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 5.36 trillion constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 5.79 trillion constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 2019 | 6.82 trillion constant LCU | +17.9% |
| 2020 | 6.58 trillion constant LCU | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 6.75 trillion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 6.51 trillion constant LCU | -3.6% |
| 2023 | 8.19 trillion constant LCU | +25.8% |
| 2024 | 8.62 trillion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 2025 | 7.85 trillion constant LCU | -9.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 54.38 billion constant LCU | 36.42 billion constant LCU | 74.51 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 128.77 billion constant LCU | 76.48 billion constant LCU | 189.53 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 306.66 billion constant LCU | 220.76 billion constant LCU | 375.07 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 555.07 billion constant LCU | 265.20 billion constant LCU | 886.80 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.44 trillion constant LCU | 1.00 trillion constant LCU | 2.14 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.28 trillion constant LCU | 2.19 trillion constant LCU | 6.82 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.42 trillion constant LCU | 6.51 trillion constant LCU | 8.62 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 27 Philippines 8.76 trillion constant LCU compare
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- 29 Thailand 8.07 trillion constant LCU compare
- 31 Senegal 7.42 trillion constant LCU compare
- 32 Kazakhstan 7.18 trillion constant LCU compare
- 33 Hong Kong 6.10 trillion constant LCU 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)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 122,557 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 8.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.2204 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 247.71 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 17.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 314.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 353,853 current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 11.15 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Rwanda?
- Imports of goods and services in Rwanda was 7.85 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 8.62 trillion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.42 billion constant LCU in 1961.
- How does Rwanda rank for imports of goods and services?
- Rwanda ranks 30th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.