Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$) in Rwanda
Rwanda: Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$) was 13 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$) in Rwanda, 2011–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$) in Rwanda is 13 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 18.6% on the previous year and up 58.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$) in Rwanda peaked at 32.34 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -7.2 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Rwanda ranks 41st of 198 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$) in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 32.34 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 11.39 % change on previous year | -64.8% |
| 2013 | 5.45 % change on previous year | -52.2% |
| 2014 | 8.2 % change on previous year | +50.6% |
| 2015 | 7.81 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2016 | 9.75 % change on previous year | +24.8% |
| 2017 | 0.0719 % change on previous year | -99.3% |
| 2018 | 9.48 % change on previous year | +13090.5% |
| 2019 | 10.22 % change on previous year | +7.8% |
| 2020 | -7.2 % change on previous year | -170.5% |
| 2021 | 8.06 % change on previous year | -211.9% |
| 2022 | 28.62 % change on previous year | +255.3% |
| 2023 | 15.97 % change on previous year | -44.2% |
| 2024 | 13 % change on previous year | -18.6% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 13 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.59 % change on previous year, 2.8× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 13 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.64 % change on previous year, 2.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$) in Rwanda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +13090.5% | 0.0719 % change on previous year | 9.48 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.52 % change on previous year | 0.0719 % change on previous year | 32.34 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 11.69 % change on previous year | -7.2 % change on previous year | 28.62 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 38 Marshall Islands 13.35 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Egypt 13.29 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Laos 13.27 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Andorra 12.71 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Gambia 12.65 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Lithuania 12.58 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Rwanda
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 5.1 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 7.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), 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$), annual growth rate -18.44 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$) in Rwanda?
- Imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$) in Rwanda was 13 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$) recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 32.34 % change on previous year in 2011.
- What is the lowest imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$) recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.2 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Rwanda rank for imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$)?
- Rwanda ranks 41st out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$) rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods, services and primary income Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.