Rwanda: economy and key statistics
Rwanda is number 139 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $16.4 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $1,124. The economy grew by 9.4% in 2025. Unemployment is 11.4%. The economy is 52% services, 22% industry, 20% agriculture. In 311 Institute directories: 3 R&D labs, 1 investors.
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National power
Rwanda is number 114 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 29.4 out of 100: economic 44, technology 16, military 15 and human capital 52.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $16.4 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $60.7 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $1,124 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +9.4% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 5.9% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 11.4% | 2025 |
| Population | 14.6 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 5.8 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 52% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 22% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 8% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 20% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 22% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 3.8% of GDP | 2024 |
| R&D spending | 0.78% of GDP | 2023 |
| Internet users | 32% of people | 2024 |
R&D labs
Investors in Rwanda
Other economies in Africa
- South Africa (#40)
- Nigeria (#50)
- Kenya (#62)
- Ethiopia (#67)
- Angola (#69)
- Ghana (#70)
- Côte d'Ivoire (#77)
- DR Congo (#81)
- Tanzania (#83)
- Uganda (#89)
- Sudan (#91)
- Cameroon (#92)
- Zimbabwe (#96)
- Senegal (#108)
- Mali (#114)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Rwanda?
Rwanda had a GDP of $16.4 billion in 2025, ranking number 139 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Rwanda?
GDP per person in Rwanda was $1,124 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Rwanda growing?
The economy of Rwanda grew by 9.4% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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