Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Rwanda
Rwanda: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 41.47 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Rwanda, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Rwanda is 41.47, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 23.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Rwanda peaked at 43.35 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 20.89, in 2003.
That places Rwanda 13th out of 45 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 20.96 | — |
| 2001 | 22.4 | +6.9% |
| 2002 | 22.47 | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 20.89 | -7.0% |
| 2004 | 22.31 | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 22.39 | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 24.67 | +10.1% |
| 2007 | 23.76 | -3.7% |
| 2008 | 27.69 | +16.6% |
| 2009 | 27.36 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 27.16 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 32.01 | +17.9% |
| 2012 | 31.42 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 31.81 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 32.64 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 34.78 | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 35.55 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 33.5 | -5.8% |
| 2018 | 34.62 | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 35.53 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 34.11 | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 34.58 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 36.21 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 39.11 | +8.0% |
| 2024 | 43.35 | +10.8% |
| 2025 | 41.74 | -3.7% |
| 2026 | 42.68 | +2.2% |
| 2027 | 41.47 | -2.8% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 41.47 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 1.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 41.47 is above the median for low income countries, which is 31.7, 1.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.49 | 20.89 | 27.69 | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.9 | 27.16 | 35.55 | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.16 | 34.11 | 43.35 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Rwanda?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Rwanda was 41.47 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 43.35 in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.89 in 2003.
- How does Rwanda rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Rwanda ranks 13th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.