Capital goods imports in Rwanda
Rwanda: Capital goods imports was 465.35 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
465.35 million current US$
Change on year
up 30.1%
World rank
23rd
of 48 countries
All-time high
465.35 million current US$
in 2011
All-time low
33.03 million current US$
in 2000
Years of data
28
1984–2011
Capital goods imports in Rwanda, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capital goods imports in Rwanda is 465.35 million current US$, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 30.1% on the previous year and up 733.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Rwanda peaked at 465.35 million current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 33.03 million current US$, in 2000.
That places Rwanda 23rd out of 48 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital goods imports in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 49.70 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 55.80 million current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1986 | 84.60 million current US$ | +51.6% |
| 1987 | 95.70 million current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1988 | 99.70 million current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1989 | 86.40 million current US$ | -13.3% |
| 1990 | 58.40 million current US$ | -32.4% |
| 1991 | 53.80 million current US$ | -7.9% |
| 1992 | 69.10 million current US$ | +28.4% |
| 1993 | 72.00 million current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1994 | 36.00 million current US$ | -50.0% |
| 1995 | 49.80 million current US$ | +38.3% |
| 1996 | 54.06 million current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1997 | 61.74 million current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1998 | 60.17 million current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1999 | 55.37 million current US$ | -8.0% |
| 2000 | 33.03 million current US$ | -40.3% |
| 2001 | 55.81 million current US$ | +69.0% |
| 2002 | 68.01 million current US$ | +21.9% |
| 2003 | 75.95 million current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2004 | 79.98 million current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 109.88 million current US$ | +37.4% |
| 2006 | 126.80 million current US$ | +15.4% |
| 2007 | 202.53 million current US$ | +59.7% |
| 2008 | 367.29 million current US$ | +81.4% |
| 2009 | 372.40 million current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 357.56 million current US$ | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 465.35 million current US$ | +30.1% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 465.35 million current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 326.56 million current US$, 1.4× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 465.35 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 373.53 million current US$, 1.2× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 78.65 million current US$ | 49.70 million current US$ | 99.70 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 57.04 million current US$ | 36.00 million current US$ | 72.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 149.17 million current US$ | 33.03 million current US$ | 372.40 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 411.46 million current US$ | 357.56 million current US$ | 465.35 million current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Rwanda?
- Capital goods imports in Rwanda was 465.35 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 465.35 million current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.03 million current US$ in 2000.
- How does Rwanda rank for capital goods imports?
- Rwanda ranks 23rd out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 733.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Capital goods imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Imports of capital goods in current US dollars. Values are on cif (includes freight and insurance costs).