Total reserves in Rwanda
Rwanda: Total reserves was 1.96 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.96 billion includes gold, current US$
Change on year
down 18.4%
World rank
131st
of 182 countries
All-time high
2.41 billion includes gold, current US$
in 2024
All-time low
3.01 million includes gold, current US$
in 1969
Years of data
62
1964–2025
Total reserves in Rwanda, 1964–2025
Source: International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in includes gold, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves in Rwanda is 1.96 billion includes gold, current US$, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.4% on the previous year and up 113.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in Rwanda peaked at 2.41 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3.01 million includes gold, current US$, in 1969.
That places Rwanda 131st out of 182 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | includes gold, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 4.15 million includes gold, current US$ | — |
| 1965 | 3.69 million includes gold, current US$ | -11.1% |
| 1966 | 5.13 million includes gold, current US$ | +39.0% |
| 1967 | 6.69 million includes gold, current US$ | +30.4% |
| 1968 | 5.78 million includes gold, current US$ | -13.6% |
| 1969 | 3.01 million includes gold, current US$ | -47.9% |
| 1970 | 7.70 million includes gold, current US$ | +155.8% |
| 1971 | 5.78 million includes gold, current US$ | -25.0% |
| 1972 | 6.37 million includes gold, current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1973 | 15.18 million includes gold, current US$ | +138.2% |
| 1974 | 13.11 million includes gold, current US$ | -13.7% |
| 1975 | 24.92 million includes gold, current US$ | +90.1% |
| 1976 | 62.10 million includes gold, current US$ | +149.2% |
| 1977 | 84.08 million includes gold, current US$ | +35.4% |
| 1978 | 94.97 million includes gold, current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1979 | 165.10 million includes gold, current US$ | +73.9% |
| 1980 | 196.08 million includes gold, current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1981 | 167.71 million includes gold, current US$ | -14.5% |
| 1982 | 119.12 million includes gold, current US$ | -29.0% |
| 1983 | 111.30 million includes gold, current US$ | -6.6% |
| 1984 | 106.49 million includes gold, current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1985 | 113.31 million includes gold, current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1986 | 162.66 million includes gold, current US$ | +43.6% |
| 1987 | 165.39 million includes gold, current US$ | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 118.83 million includes gold, current US$ | -28.2% |
| 1989 | 70.02 million includes gold, current US$ | -41.1% |
| 1990 | 44.51 million includes gold, current US$ | -36.4% |
| 1991 | 110.21 million includes gold, current US$ | +147.6% |
| 1992 | 78.64 million includes gold, current US$ | -28.6% |
| 1993 | 47.40 million includes gold, current US$ | -39.7% |
| 1994 | 51.34 million includes gold, current US$ | +8.3% |
| 1995 | 99.10 million includes gold, current US$ | +93.0% |
| 1996 | 106.75 million includes gold, current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 153.34 million includes gold, current US$ | +43.7% |
| 1998 | 168.75 million includes gold, current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1999 | 174.18 million includes gold, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 190.64 million includes gold, current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2001 | 212.11 million includes gold, current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2002 | 243.73 million includes gold, current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2003 | 214.70 million includes gold, current US$ | -11.9% |
| 2004 | 314.64 million includes gold, current US$ | +46.5% |
| 2005 | 256.88 million includes gold, current US$ | -18.4% |
| 2006 | 381.76 million includes gold, current US$ | +48.6% |
| 2007 | 783.93 million includes gold, current US$ | +105.3% |
| 2008 | 769.31 million includes gold, current US$ | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 1.01 billion includes gold, current US$ | +31.3% |
| 2010 | 806.40 million includes gold, current US$ | -20.2% |
| 2011 | 717.57 million includes gold, current US$ | -11.0% |
| 2012 | 474.53 million includes gold, current US$ | -33.9% |
| 2013 | 654.42 million includes gold, current US$ | +37.9% |
| 2014 | 945.14 million includes gold, current US$ | +44.4% |
| 2015 | 917.98 million includes gold, current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 1.01 billion includes gold, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2017 | 1.18 billion includes gold, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2018 | 1.35 billion includes gold, current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2019 | 1.46 billion includes gold, current US$ | +8.1% |
| 2020 | 1.72 billion includes gold, current US$ | +17.4% |
| 2021 | 1.87 billion includes gold, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2022 | 1.73 billion includes gold, current US$ | -7.6% |
| 2023 | 1.83 billion includes gold, current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2024 | 2.41 billion includes gold, current US$ | +31.2% |
| 2025 | 1.96 billion includes gold, current US$ | -18.4% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 1.96 billion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 939.84 million includes gold, current US$, 2.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 1.96 billion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.30 billion includes gold, current US$, 1.5× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.74 million includes gold, current US$ | 3.01 million includes gold, current US$ | 6.69 million includes gold, current US$ | 6 |
| 1970s | 47.93 million includes gold, current US$ | 5.78 million includes gold, current US$ | 165.10 million includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 133.09 million includes gold, current US$ | 70.02 million includes gold, current US$ | 196.08 million includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 103.42 million includes gold, current US$ | 44.51 million includes gold, current US$ | 174.18 million includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 437.76 million includes gold, current US$ | 190.64 million includes gold, current US$ | 1.01 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 952.81 million includes gold, current US$ | 474.53 million includes gold, current US$ | 1.46 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.92 billion includes gold, current US$ | 1.72 billion includes gold, current US$ | 2.41 billion includes gold, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 128 Laos 2.21 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 129 Montenegro 2.20 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 130 Mauritania 2.04 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 132 Palestine 1.83 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 133 Fiji 1.66 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 134 Barbados 1.65 billion includes gold, current US$ 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$), annual growth rate -18.44 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in Rwanda?
- Total reserves in Rwanda was 1.96 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025, according to International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 2.41 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.01 million includes gold, current US$ in 1969.
- How does Rwanda rank for total reserves?
- Rwanda ranks 131st out of 182 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 113.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Total reserves (includes gold, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Reserve assets are external assets, including monetary gold, that are readily available to and controlled by monetary authorities for meeting balance of payments financing needs, for intervention in exchange markets to affect the currency exchange rate, and for other related purposes (such as maintaining confidence in the currency and the economy, and serving as a basis for foreign borrowing). Reserve assets must be denominated and settled in foreign currency. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.