Terms of trade in Rwanda
Rwanda: Terms of trade was 111.63 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2011. ▲ Rising
Terms of trade in Rwanda, 1960–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in goods and services, 2000 = 100.
Analysis
In 2011, terms of trade in Rwanda stood at 111.63 goods and services, 2000 = 100.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 18.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade in Rwanda peaked at 116.7 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 35.7 goods and services, 2000 = 100, in 1987.
Rwanda ranks 15th of 41 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 52 years of available data.
Terms of trade in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | goods and services, 2000 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 54.42 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | — |
| 1961 | 54.42 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 54.42 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | 54.42 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 54.42 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 54.42 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -0.0% |
| 1966 | 54.42 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 54.42 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -0.0% |
| 1968 | 54.42 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 54.42 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -0.0% |
| 1970 | 54.42 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 54.42 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -0.0% |
| 1972 | 53.19 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -2.3% |
| 1973 | 53.19 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -0.0% |
| 1974 | 53.19 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -0.0% |
| 1975 | 53.19 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 53.19 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | 85.39 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +60.5% |
| 1978 | 58.42 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -31.6% |
| 1979 | 67.92 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +16.3% |
| 1980 | 51.06 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -24.8% |
| 1981 | 40.99 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -19.7% |
| 1982 | 60.79 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +48.3% |
| 1983 | 76.13 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +25.2% |
| 1984 | 78.54 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +3.2% |
| 1985 | 54.42 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -30.7% |
| 1986 | 71.02 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +30.5% |
| 1987 | 35.7 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -49.7% |
| 1988 | 43.28 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +21.3% |
| 1989 | 36.46 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -15.8% |
| 1990 | 35.9 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -1.5% |
| 1991 | 72.69 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +102.5% |
| 1992 | 61.38 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -15.5% |
| 1993 | 71.99 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +17.3% |
| 1994 | 80.48 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +11.8% |
| 1995 | 98.7 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +22.6% |
| 1996 | 82.98 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -15.9% |
| 1997 | 116.7 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +40.6% |
| 1998 | 99.02 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -15.2% |
| 1999 | 81.95 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -17.2% |
| 2000 | 100 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +22.0% |
| 2001 | 94.09 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -5.9% |
| 2002 | 82.44 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -12.4% |
| 2003 | 75.24 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -8.7% |
| 2004 | 87.38 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +16.1% |
| 2005 | 89.65 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 109.3 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +21.9% |
| 2007 | 114.73 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 103.21 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -10.0% |
| 2009 | 108.81 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 109.62 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 111.63 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 54.42 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 54.42 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 54.42 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 1970s | 58.65 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 53.19 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 85.39 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 54.84 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 35.7 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 78.54 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 80.18 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 35.9 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 116.7 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 96.48 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 75.24 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 114.73 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 110.63 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 109.62 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 111.63 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 12 Namibia 117.26 goods and services, 2000 = 100 compare
- 13 Guinea 115.88 goods and services, 2000 = 100 compare
- 14 Kenya 113.69 goods and services, 2000 = 100 compare
- 16 Algeria 109.01 goods and services, 2000 = 100 compare
- 17 Zimbabwe 103.33 goods and services, 2000 = 100 compare
- 18 Djibouti 100 goods and services, 2000 = 100 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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 16.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1,352 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 1.52 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 8.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.9083 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 1,021 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 8.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 1,259 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade in Rwanda?
- Terms of trade in Rwanda was 111.63 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest terms of trade recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 116.7 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 1997.
- What is the lowest terms of trade recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.7 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 1987.
- How does Rwanda rank for terms of trade?
- Rwanda ranks 15th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is terms of trade rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Terms of trade (goods and services, 2000 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The terms of trade index shows the national accounts exports price index divided by the imports price index, with 2000 equaling 100.