Rwanda Live GDP
$12,814,536,359
GDP Added Today
$38,141,839
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.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
7.20%
vs 2025
โฒ +0.20%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$1,198
vs 2025
โฒ +$70
Global Rank (Nominal)
#143
of 218 countries
World Share
0.01%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Rwanda GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$17.34B
Lowest GDP
$1.40B
Average Growth
4.94%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
24.50%
Weakest Growth
-41.90%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Rwanda
0.01%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.17%
Key Findings
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Rwanda's GDP in 2026 is $17.34B.
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It ranks #143 among 218 countries.
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Rwanda contributes 0.01% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $1,198 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 7.20% in 2026.
Historical Data
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% | #145 |
| 2022 | $13,744,000,000 | 9.80% | $1,038 | 0.01% | #145 |
| 2021 | $11,250,000,000 | 8.40% | $868 | 0.01% | #148 |
| 2020 | $10,488,000,000 | -2.80% | $828 | 0.01% | #147 |
| 2019 | $10,519,000,000 | 9.30% | $850 | 0.01% | #149 |
| 2018 | $9,651,000,000 | 8.10% | $798 | 0.01% | #150 |
| 2017 | $9,165,000,000 | 4.70% | $776 | 0.01% | #149 |
| 2016 | $8,597,000,000 | 5.70% | $745 | 0.01% | #148 |
| 2015 | $8,451,000,000 | 8.90% | $750 | 0.01% | #150 |
| 2014 | $8,130,000,000 | 5.70% | $739 | 0.01% | #152 |
| 2013 | $7,714,000,000 | 4.70% | $718 | 0.01% | #150 |
| 2012 | $7,557,000,000 | 8.60% | $721 | 0.01% | #150 |
| 2011 | $6,803,000,000 | 8.00% | $667 | 0.01% | #149 |
| 2010 | $6,052,000,000 | 7.30% | $605 | 0.01% | #151 |
| 2009 | $5,605,000,000 | 6.20% | $578 | 0.01% | #149 |
| 2008 | $5,121,000,000 | 11.20% | $539 | 0.01% | #158 |
| 2007 | $4,016,000,000 | 7.60% | $437 | 0.01% | #159 |
| 2006 | $3,271,000,000 | 9.20% | $363 | 0.01% | #161 |
| 2005 | $2,903,000,000 | 9.40% | $330 | 0.01% | #161 |
| 2004 | $2,354,000,000 | 7.40% | $274 | 0.01% | #161 |
| 2003 | $2,109,000,000 | 2.20% | $254 | 0.01% | #161 |
| 2002 | $1,935,000,000 | 13.20% | $239 | 0.01% | #158 |
| 2001 | $1,939,000,000 | 8.50% | $245 | 0.01% | #151 |
| 2000 | $2,020,000,000 | 8.40% | $262 | 0.01% | #148 |
| 1999 | $2,101,000,000 | 3.30% | $280 | 0.01% | #147 |
| 1998 | $2,257,000,000 | 8.30% | $334 | 0.01% | #145 |
| 1997 | $2,114,000,000 | 14.90% | $341 | 0.01% | #147 |
| 1996 | $1,571,000,000 | 11.60% | $265 | 0.00% | #152 |
| 1995 | $1,449,000,000 | 24.50% | $242 | 0.00% | #150 |
| 1994 | $1,398,000,000 | -41.90% | $220 | 0.00% | #144 |
| 1993 | $2,199,000,000 | -10.40% | $321 | 0.01% | #132 |
| 1992 | $2,280,000,000 | 6.60% | $313 | 0.01% | #129 |
| 1991 | $2,149,000,000 | -4.30% | $295 | 0.01% | #123 |
| 1990 | $2,912,000,000 | 0.40% | $412 | 0.01% | #109 |
| 1989 | $3,046,000,000 | -5.70% | $441 | 0.01% | #106 |
| 1988 | $2,917,000,000 | 0.30% | $437 | 0.02% | #107 |
| 1987 | $2,726,000,000 | -0.30% | $422 | 0.02% | #104 |
| 1986 | $2,455,000,000 | 5.50% | $394 | 0.02% | #107 |
| 1985 | $2,167,000,000 | 4.40% | $359 | 0.02% | #109 |
| 1984 | $1,825,000,000 | 13.00% | $313 | 0.02% | #110 |
| 1983 | $1,904,000,000 | 6.00% | $334 | 0.02% | #110 |
| 1982 | $1,783,000,000 | -2.50% | $325 | 0.02% | #110 |
| 1981 | $1,671,000,000 | 2.50% | $316 | 0.01% | #112 |
| 1980 | $1,472,000,000 | -3.60% | $289 | 0.01% | #114 |
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.