Rwanda GDP Per Capita (2026)
Rwanda has a rapidly developing East African economy supported by services, agriculture, construction, tourism, technology, trade, and infrastructure investment. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how expanding national economic output compares with the size of the population and helps track economic progress on a per-person basis. Explore Rwanda’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$1,198
Est. in USD
World Rank
#176
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+6.2%
+$70
Africa Rank
#39
Out of 54 countries
1. Rwanda GDP Per Capita in 2026
Rwanda’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across services, agriculture, construction, tourism, and other activities. Investment in infrastructure, technology, and business services has contributed to broader economic development. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized basis for comparing Rwanda with economies of different sizes.
2. Rwanda GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Rwanda GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,198 | +6.2% |
| 2025 | $1,128 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $1,090 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | $1,097 | +5.7% |
| 2022 | $1,038 | +19.6% |
| 2021 | $868 | +4.8% |
| 2020 | $828 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | $850 | +6.5% |
| 2018 | $798 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | $776 | +4.2% |
| 2016 | $745 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | $750 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | $739 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | $718 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | $721 | +8.1% |
| 2011 | $667 | +10.2% |
| 2010 | $605 | +4.7% |
| 2009 | $578 | +7.2% |
| 2008 | $539 | +23.3% |
| 2007 | $437 | +20.4% |
| 2006 | $363 | +10.0% |
| 2005 | $330 | +20.4% |
| 2004 | $274 | +7.9% |
| 2003 | $254 | +6.3% |
| 2002 | $239 | -2.4% |
| 2001 | $245 | -6.5% |
| 2000 | $262 | -6.4% |
| 1999 | $280 | -16.2% |
| 1998 | $334 | -2.1% |
| 1997 | $341 | +28.7% |
| 1996 | $265 | +9.5% |
| 1995 | $242 | +10.0% |
| 1994 | $220 | -31.5% |
| 1993 | $321 | +2.6% |
| 1992 | $313 | +6.1% |
| 1991 | $295 | -28.4% |
| 1990 | $412 | -6.6% |
| 1989 | $441 | +0.9% |
| 1988 | $437 | +3.6% |
| 1987 | $422 | +7.1% |
| 1986 | $394 | +9.7% |
| 1985 | $359 | +14.7% |
| 1984 | $313 | -6.3% |
| 1983 | $334 | +2.8% |
| 1982 | $325 | +2.8% |
| 1981 | $316 | +9.3% |
| 1980 | $289 | — |
4. Rwanda GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+6.2%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+38.0%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+60.8%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+230.0%
(2006 to 2026)
Rwanda’s GDP per capita has generally followed an upward path as services, infrastructure, tourism, investment, and agricultural productivity have expanded. Population growth, inflation, exchange rates, external demand, and weather conditions can influence annual progress. Historical data helps show whether strong national economic growth is translating into sustained improvements in output per resident.
5. Rwanda GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Rwanda
$1,198
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Rwanda’s GDP per capita is approximately
63.7%
below the
Africa average
and
95.2%
below the world average.
6. Rwanda GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #36 | Chad | $1,315 |
| #37 | Mali | $1,301 |
| #38 | Lesotho | $1,241 |
| #39 | Rwanda | $1,198 |
| #40 | DR Congo | $1,122 |
| #41 | Ethiopia | $1,081 |
| #42 | Liberia | $964 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Rwanda
Rwanda GDP (Nominal)
$17.3 Billion
(2026)
Rwanda GDP Per Capita
$1,198
(2026)
Rwanda’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP highlights Rwanda’s expanding economic base, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of economic production generated for each resident. Considering both indicators together gives a broader view of economic development.
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8. Rwanda GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $1,246 | +4.0% |
| 2028 | $1,297 | +4.1% |
| 2029 | $1,365 | +5.2% |
| 2030 | $1,451 | +6.3% |
Rwanda GDP per capita is projected to reach $1,451 by 2030, representing a 21.1% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Rwanda GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Rwanda GDP per capita is estimated at $1,198 in 2026.
It ranks #176 globally and #39 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 6.2% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 38.0%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 60.8%.
It is approximately 63.7% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 95.2% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $1,451 by 2030, 21.1% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Rwanda GDP Per Capita FAQs
Rwanda GDP per capita is estimated at $1,198 in 2026.
Rwanda ranks #176 globally and #39 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 6.2% compared with 2025.
Rwanda GDP per capita was approximately $750 in 2015.
Rwanda GDP per capita is approximately 63.7% below the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.