Rwanda GDP (2026)

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Rwanda 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 Live GDP
$10,178,541,927
GDP Added Today
$14,421,380
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
7.20%
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +0.20%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$1,198
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +$70
Global Rank (Nominal)
#143
of 218 countries
Years Covered
1980โ€“2026
47 years

Rwanda GDP Growth (1980โ€“2026)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

1980โ€“2026 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $17.34B
Lowest GDP $1.40B
Average Growth 4.94%
1980โ€“2026
Best Growth 24.50%
Weakest Growth -41.90%
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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%
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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 (1980โ€“2026)

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)

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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

Rwandaโ€™s 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.