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Questions on the economy of Rwanda
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What is the GDP of Rwanda?
16.4 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 31 of 53 African economies.
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What is the economic growth of Rwanda?
Real GDP growth of +9.4 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +7.4 % for 2026.
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What GDP does the IMF project for Rwanda in 2030?
24.5 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 16.4 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 7.1 % a year on average.
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Is Rwanda a rich country?
GDP per capita of 1,156 $ in 2025, below the African median (1,768 $): no. 38 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).
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How many people live in Rwanda?
14.2 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 30 in Africa by population.
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What is the inflation rate in Rwanda?
7.0 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: 12.3 %.
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Is Rwanda highly indebted?
Public debt of 64.7 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 20 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).
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Is Rwanda in default?
No. Its rating is B+ (S&P B+ · Moody's B2 · Fitch B+). Risk of debt distress: moderate (IMF-World Bank, 4 Dec 2025).
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What is the credit rating of Rwanda?
S&P B+ · Moody's B2 · Fitch B+: weak rating, no. 12 of the 34 African countries rated.
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What is the currency of Rwanda?
Its currency: Rwandan franc (RWF).
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What does Rwanda export?
In 2024, mostly: Ores (iron, copper, cobalt, manganese…) (38.8 %), Coffee, tea, spices (26.9 %), Aircraft (8.2 %). First client: China (CEPII, BACI).
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Which economic communities is Rwanda part of?
EAC (East African Community).
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Does Rwanda have a stock exchange?
Yes: the Rwanda Stock Exchange, with 10 listed securities.
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What share of the population of Rwanda has electricity?
72.0 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).
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Answers written from the latest figures of the IMF, the World Bank, CEPII, the rating agencies and the IMF-World Bank debt analyses. Method and sources