Rwanda GDP (2026)
LiveRwanda has emerged as one of Africa's fastest-reforming economies, supported by services, agriculture, tourism, construction, and technology. Government investment in infrastructure and digital transformation has strengthened the country's long-term development strategy. This page provides Rwanda GDP data, historical performance, and the economic outlook for 2026.
Rwanda GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Share of World GDP (2026)
Key Findings
Rwanda's GDP in 2026 is $17.34B.
It ranks #143 among 218 countries.
Rwanda contributes 0.01% to the world economy.
GDP per capita is $1,198 in 2026.
The economy recorded GDP growth of 7.20% in 2026.
Rwanda GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $17,336,000,000 | 7.20% | $1,198 | 0.01% | #142 |
| 2025 | $15,973,000,000 | 7.00% | $1,128 | 0.01% | #143 |
| 2024 | $15,111,000,000 | 7.20% | $1,090 | 0.01% | #142 |
| 2023 | $14,805,000,000 | 8.60% | $1,097 | 0.01% | #144 |
| 2022 | $13,744,000,000 | 9.80% | $1,038 | 0.01% | #144 |
| 2021 | $11,250,000,000 | 8.40% | $868 | 0.01% | #147 |
| 2020 | $10,488,000,000 | -2.80% | $828 | 0.01% | #146 |
| 2019 | $10,519,000,000 | 9.30% | $850 | 0.01% | #148 |
| 2018 | $9,651,000,000 | 8.10% | $798 | 0.01% | #149 |
| 2017 | $9,165,000,000 | 4.70% | $776 | 0.01% | #148 |
| 2016 | $8,597,000,000 | 5.70% | $745 | 0.01% | #147 |
| 2015 | $8,451,000,000 | 8.90% | $750 | 0.01% | #149 |
| 2014 | $8,130,000,000 | 5.70% | $739 | 0.01% | #151 |
| 2013 | $7,714,000,000 | 4.70% | $718 | 0.01% | #149 |
| 2012 | $7,557,000,000 | 8.60% | $721 | 0.01% | #149 |
| 2011 | $6,803,000,000 | 8.00% | $667 | 0.01% | #148 |
| 2010 | $6,052,000,000 | 7.30% | $605 | 0.01% | #150 |
| 2009 | $5,605,000,000 | 6.20% | $578 | 0.01% | #148 |
| 2008 | $5,121,000,000 | 11.20% | $539 | 0.01% | #157 |
| 2007 | $4,016,000,000 | 7.60% | $437 | 0.01% | #156 |
| 2006 | $3,271,000,000 | 9.20% | $363 | 0.01% | #157 |
| 2005 | $2,903,000,000 | 9.40% | $330 | 0.01% | #156 |
| 2004 | $2,354,000,000 | 7.40% | $274 | 0.01% | #156 |
| 2003 | $2,109,000,000 | 2.20% | $254 | 0.01% | #155 |
| 2002 | $1,935,000,000 | 13.20% | $239 | 0.01% | #153 |
| 2001 | $1,939,000,000 | 8.50% | $245 | 0.01% | #149 |
| 2000 | $2,020,000,000 | 8.40% | $262 | 0.01% | #146 |
| 1999 | $2,101,000,000 | 3.30% | $280 | 0.01% | #146 |
| 1998 | $2,257,000,000 | 8.30% | $334 | 0.01% | #144 |
| 1997 | $2,114,000,000 | 14.90% | $341 | 0.01% | #146 |
| 1996 | $1,571,000,000 | 11.60% | $265 | 0.00% | #150 |
| 1995 | $1,449,000,000 | 24.50% | $242 | 0.00% | #148 |
| 1994 | $1,398,000,000 | -41.90% | $220 | 0.00% | #142 |
| 1993 | $2,199,000,000 | -10.40% | $321 | 0.01% | #131 |
| 1992 | $2,280,000,000 | 6.60% | $313 | 0.01% | #128 |
| 1991 | $2,149,000,000 | -4.30% | $295 | 0.01% | #122 |
| 1990 | $2,912,000,000 | 0.40% | $412 | 0.01% | #108 |
| 1989 | $3,046,000,000 | -5.70% | $441 | 0.01% | #105 |
| 1988 | $2,917,000,000 | 0.30% | $437 | 0.02% | #106 |
| 1987 | $2,726,000,000 | -0.30% | $422 | 0.02% | #103 |
| 1986 | $2,455,000,000 | 5.50% | $394 | 0.02% | #106 |
| 1985 | $2,167,000,000 | 4.40% | $359 | 0.02% | #108 |
| 1984 | $1,825,000,000 | 13.00% | $313 | 0.02% | #109 |
| 1983 | $1,904,000,000 | 6.00% | $334 | 0.02% | #109 |
| 1982 | $1,783,000,000 | -2.50% | $325 | 0.02% | #109 |
| 1981 | $1,671,000,000 | 2.50% | $316 | 0.01% | #111 |
| 1980 | $1,472,000,000 | -3.60% | $289 | 0.01% | #113 |
Rwanda GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $18,428,000,000 | 7.60% | $1,246 | 0.01% | #135 |
| 2028 | $19,531,000,000 | 6.80% | $1,297 | 0.01% | #135 |
| 2029 | $20,909,000,000 | 6.80% | $1,365 | 0.01% | #135 |
| 2030 | $22,663,000,000 | 6.80% | $1,451 | 0.02% | #135 |
| 2031 | $24,680,000,000 | 6.80% | $1,549 | 0.02% | #134 |
Rwanda Economy Overview
Rwanda has one of Africa's fastest-growing service-oriented economies, supported by tourism, agriculture, construction, technology, and financial services. Coffee and tea remain important agricultural exports, while tourism benefits from mountain gorillas, national parks, and conference facilities.
Construction, real estate, telecommunications, retail, banking, and information technology have expanded rapidly due to government investment in infrastructure and digital transformation. Manufacturing is also growing through food processing, construction materials, and consumer goods production.
Rwanda GDP Outlook
Rwandaโs prospects are supported by infrastructure investment, tourism, digital services, construction, agriculture, and regional trade. Technology, financial services, conference tourism, light manufacturing, and renewable energy could further broaden the economy. Improvements in education and logistics may enhance productivity and private investment. High public debt, dependence on foreign financing, limited natural resources, regional tensions, climate pressures, and the need for more formal employment remain key risks.
Data & Methodology
How the figures on this page are compiled
- Primary Sources
- IMF, World Bank, United Nations and OECD
- Historical Coverage
- 1980โ2031
- GDP Measurement
- Nominal gross domestic product in current U.S. dollars
- Update Schedule
- Updated annually using the latest available projections
- Population Data
- United Nations World Population Prospects
Frequently Asked Questions
Rwanda's nominal GDP in 2026 is approximately $17,336,000,000, measured in current US dollars.
Rwanda's GDP growth rate in 2026 is 7.20%.
GDP per capita in Rwanda is approximately $1,198 in 2026.
Rwanda ranks #143 globally by nominal GDP in 2026.
GDP is commonly calculated as household consumption plus investment, government spending, and net exports.
Sources
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