GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Rwanda
Rwanda: GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 14.25 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
14.25 billion current US$
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
145th
of 211 countries
All-time high
14.33 billion current US$
in 2023
All-time low
219.90 million current US$
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Rwanda, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 14.25 billion current US$ for gdp in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and up 73.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Rwanda peaked at 14.33 billion current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 219.90 million current US$, in 1970.
Rwanda ranks 145th of 211 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 219.90 million current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 222.95 million current US$ | +1.4% |
| 1972 | 246.46 million current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1973 | 290.75 million current US$ | +18.0% |
| 1974 | 308.46 million current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1975 | 571.86 million current US$ | +85.4% |
| 1976 | 637.75 million current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1977 | 746.65 million current US$ | +17.1% |
| 1978 | 905.71 million current US$ | +21.3% |
| 1979 | 1.11 billion current US$ | +22.5% |
| 1980 | 1.25 billion current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1981 | 1.41 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1982 | 1.41 billion current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 1.48 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1984 | 1.59 billion current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1985 | 1.72 billion current US$ | +8.1% |
| 1986 | 1.94 billion current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1987 | 2.16 billion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 1988 | 2.40 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 1989 | 2.41 billion current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 2.55 billion current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 1.91 billion current US$ | -25.0% |
| 1992 | 2.03 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1993 | 1.97 billion current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1994 | 753.64 million current US$ | -61.8% |
| 1995 | 1.29 billion current US$ | +71.6% |
| 1996 | 1.38 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1997 | 1.85 billion current US$ | +33.9% |
| 1998 | 1.99 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1999 | 2.16 billion current US$ | +8.4% |
| 2000 | 2.07 billion current US$ | -4.1% |
| 2001 | 1.97 billion current US$ | -4.9% |
| 2002 | 1.97 billion current US$ | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 2.14 billion current US$ | +8.8% |
| 2004 | 2.38 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2005 | 2.93 billion current US$ | +23.5% |
| 2006 | 3.32 billion current US$ | +13.2% |
| 2007 | 4.07 billion current US$ | +22.6% |
| 2008 | 5.18 billion current US$ | +27.3% |
| 2009 | 5.67 billion current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2010 | 6.12 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 6.88 billion current US$ | +12.4% |
| 2012 | 7.65 billion current US$ | +11.2% |
| 2013 | 7.82 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 8.24 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 8.54 billion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 8.70 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 9.25 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 9.64 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 10.35 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 2020 | 10.17 billion current US$ | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 11.08 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 13.32 billion current US$ | +20.2% |
| 2023 | 14.33 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2024 | 14.25 billion current US$ | -0.6% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 14.25 billion current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 17.29 billion current US$, 82% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 14.25 billion current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.41 billion current US$, 77% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +85.4% | 308.46 million current US$ | 571.86 million current US$ |
| 1994 | -61.8% | 1.97 billion current US$ | 753.64 million current US$ |
| 1995 | +71.6% | 753.64 million current US$ | 1.29 billion current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 525.98 million current US$ | 219.90 million current US$ | 1.11 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.78 billion current US$ | 1.25 billion current US$ | 2.41 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.79 billion current US$ | 753.64 million current US$ | 2.55 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.17 billion current US$ | 1.97 billion current US$ | 5.67 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.32 billion current US$ | 6.12 billion current US$ | 10.35 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.63 billion current US$ | 10.17 billion current US$ | 14.33 billion current US$ | 5 |
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More population data for Rwanda
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.5502 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2755 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 23,030 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.06 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4596 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.217 (2100)
- Population density 1,329 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.01 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Rwanda?
- Gdp in Rwanda was 14.25 billion current US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 14.33 billion current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 219.90 million current US$ in 1970.
- How does Rwanda rank for gdp?
- Rwanda ranks 145th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release