“Rwanda's economy is driven by high FDI inflows and GDP growth, but the country still faces significant health challenges. The government has made progress in education, with a high adult literacy rate and increasing female labour force participation. However, the country's stability is a concern, with a low political stability index.”
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Humanitarian pressure
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Growth potential
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Rwanda's economy and health indicators show mixed progress.
Rwanda's economy is driven by high FDI inflows and GDP growth, but the country still faces significant health challenges. The government has made progress in education, with a high adult literacy rate and increasing female labour force participation. However, the country's stability is a concern, with a low political stability index.
•Rwanda has a high GDP growth rate of 8.89% and FDI inflows of 4.02% GDP.
•The country has made significant progress in education, with an adult literacy rate of 78.76% and female labour force participation of 46.84%.
•Rwanda's healthcare system faces challenges, with a maternal mortality rate of 229.48 per 100k and a hospital bed density of 0.75 per 1k.
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Rwanda has the highest percentage of women in parliament globally, with 63.75% of seats held by women.
High maternal mortality rate and limited healthcare infrastructure pose significant health risks.
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Key Indicators
Agricultural Land
76.33% land
% of land used for crops or livestock. Africa average: ~43%.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
Government Education Expenditure
4.61% GDP
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Energy Use per Capita
371.94kg oil eq
World Bank (2023)Updated today
FDI Inflows
4.02% GDP
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Female Labour Force Participation
46.84%
Share of women ages 15+ who are employed or seeking work. Global average: ~47%.
World Bank (2025)Updated today
Forest Area
11.31% land
% of land covered by forest. Africa average: ~22%.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
GDP Growth
8.89%
Annual % change in national economic output. Global average: ~3%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
GDP per Capita
999.65USD
GDP per person in current USD. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~$1,700.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Gender Parity Index — Education
1.02GPI
World Bank (2021)Updated today
Gini Index
39.4
Income inequality index 0–100. Higher = more unequal. Africa average: ~43.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
Current Health Expenditure
5.13% GDP
Government + private health spending as % of GDP. Global average: ~10%.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
Hospital Beds
0.75per 1k
Hospital beds per 1,000 people. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~1.3.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
Inflation (CPI)
1.77%
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Internet Access
31.7%
Share of population using the internet. Africa average: ~43%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Life Expectancy
65.45years
Average years a newborn is expected to live. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~62 years.
WHO GHO (2021)Updated today
Adult Literacy Rate
78.76%
Share of adults (15+) who can read and write. Africa average: ~70%.
World Bank (2022)Updated today
Maternal Mortality
229.48per 100k
Deaths per 100,000 live births. Global average: 223; sub-Saharan Africa: ~450.
WHO GHO (2023)Updated today
4G Mobile Network Coverage
96%
UN SDG (2010)Updated today
Mobile Subscriptions
93.2per 100
SIM cards per 100 people (can exceed 100 due to multiple SIMs). Africa average: ~85.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Under-5 Mortality
37.7per 1k
Deaths per 1,000 live births before age 5. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~65.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
NCD Premature Mortality (30–70)
20%
WHO GHO (2021)Updated today
Obesity Prevalence
5.58%
WHO GHO (2024)Updated today
Medical Doctors
1.77per 10k
Medical doctors per 10,000 people. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~2.2.
WHO GHO (2024)Updated today
Political Stability Index
0.11/100
World Governance Indicators score 0–100. Higher = more stable. Normalized from -2.5/+2.5 scale.
World Bank WGI (2023)Updated today
Population
14 256 567
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Poverty Headcount ($2.15/day)
38.6%
Share of population living on less than $2.15/day. Global extreme poverty threshold.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
Primary Completion Rate
66.82%
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Protected Areas
9.1% total
World Bank (2025)Updated today
Renewable Electricity Output
59.89%
% of electricity from renewable sources (hydro, solar, wind, geothermal).
World Bank (2021)Updated today
Net Primary School Enrollment
94.79%
Net % of primary school-age children attending school.
World Bank (2018)Updated today
Net Secondary School Enrollment
35.87%
World Bank (2018)Updated today
Population in Slums
38.35% urban
World Bank (2022)Updated today
Undernourishment Prevalence
24.4%
Share of population with insufficient food intake. Africa average: ~20%.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
Unemployment Rate
11.36%
World Bank (2025)Updated today
Urban Population Share
29.88%
Share of population living in urban areas. Africa average: ~44%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Women in Parliament
63.75%
Share of parliamentary seats held by women. Global average: ~27%.