Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Rwanda
Rwanda: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 8.3% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Rwanda, 1965–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Rwanda stood at 8.3%.
The figure is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 20.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Rwanda peaked at 18.3% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 2.1%, in 1965.
That places Rwanda 121st out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.0% | 2.1% | 4.4% | 5 |
| 1970s | 8.7% | 3.6% | 15.6% | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.5% | 10.4% | 15.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.1% | 10.2% | 18.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.6% | 6.8% | 8.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.6% | 8.1% | 9.2% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Rwanda
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -13.6% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 5.9% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,116 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 16.27 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,116 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1,428 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.10 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 771.20 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 1.25 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 871.77 million current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Rwanda?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Rwanda was 8.3% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 18.3% in 1990.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.1% in 1965.
- How does Rwanda rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Rwanda ranks 121st out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.