Kinyarwanda, universal Bantu vernacular) 93.2, French, English, Swahili/Kiswahili, used in commercial centers) <0.1, more than one language, other 6.3, unspecified 0.3
Economic Overview
Key economic indicators for Rwanda
GDP:
$42.701 billion
GDP per Capita:
$3,100
GDP Growth:
8.24%
Inflation:
19.79%
Unemployment:
14.93%
Public Debt:
40.5% of GDP
Credit Rating:
B+ (2019)
Political System
Governance structure of Rwanda
Government Type:
presidential republic
Head of State:
President Paul KAGAME (since 22 April 2000)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Edouard NGIRENTE (since 30 August 2017)
Judiciary:
Supreme Court (consists of the chief and deputy chief justices and 5 judges; normally organized into 3-judge panels); High Court (consists of the court president, vice president, and a minimum of 24 judges and organized into 5 chambers)
Administrative Divisions:
4 provinces (in French - provinces, singular - province; in Kinyarwanda - intara for singular and plural) and 1 city* (in French - ville; in Kinyarwanda - umujyi); Est (Eastern), Kigali*, Nord (Northern), Ouest (Western), Sud (Southern)
Major Political Parties
Not specified
International Relations
Global position and alliances
UN Member:
Yes
EU Member:
No
Diplomatic Presence:
1714 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009
Major Alliances and Organizations
AU
Economic Sectors & Trade
Detailed economic breakdown
Major Economic Sectors
Agriculture
27.1% (2023 est.)
Industry
21.5% (2023 est.)
Services
44.3% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data
Trade Volume
Exports:
$3.509 billion
Imports:
$5.783 billion
Major Trading Partners
UAE 66
China 10
USA 3
Kenya 3
Thailand 2
Economic Outlook
Rwanda has a 8.24% GDP growth rate with 19.79% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.