Annual GDP growth in Rwanda
Rwanda: Annual GDP growth was 7.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual GDP growth in Rwanda, 1980–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual gdp growth in Rwanda is 7.2%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.8% on the previous year and up 27.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual gdp growth in Rwanda peaked at 24.5% in 1995 and was at its lowest, -41.9%, in 1994.
Rwanda ranks 16th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.0% | -5.7% | 13.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.3% | -41.9% | 24.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.3% | 2.2% | 13.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.1% | 4.7% | 9.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.2% | -2.8% | 9.8% | 5 |
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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)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 8.3% (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual gdp growth in Rwanda?
- Annual gdp growth in Rwanda was 7.2% in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual gdp growth recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 24.5% in 1995.
- What is the lowest annual gdp growth recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was -41.9% in 1994.
- How does Rwanda rank for annual gdp growth?
- Rwanda ranks 16th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual gdp growth rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual GDP growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual percent change in gross domestic product. This data is adjusted for inflation.