Merchandise exports in Rwanda
Rwanda: Merchandise exports was 60.05 million constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports in Rwanda, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise exports in Rwanda is 60.05 million constant US$, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 17.0% on the previous year and up 90.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports in Rwanda peaked at 147.56 million constant US$ in 1986 and was at its lowest, 24.89 million constant US$, in 2003.
That places Rwanda 40th out of 48 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise exports in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 130.34 million constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 119.10 million constant US$ | -8.6% |
| 1986 | 147.56 million constant US$ | +23.9% |
| 1987 | 113.90 million constant US$ | -22.8% |
| 1988 | 85.88 million constant US$ | -24.6% |
| 1989 | 76.26 million constant US$ | -11.2% |
| 1990 | 94.56 million constant US$ | +24.0% |
| 1991 | 88.32 million constant US$ | -6.6% |
| 1992 | 80.82 million constant US$ | -8.5% |
| 1993 | 71.93 million constant US$ | -11.0% |
| 1994 | 39.42 million constant US$ | -45.2% |
| 1995 | 45.33 million constant US$ | +15.0% |
| 1996 | 39.98 million constant US$ | -11.8% |
| 1997 | 52.89 million constant US$ | +32.3% |
| 1998 | 40.04 million constant US$ | -24.3% |
| 1999 | 34.35 million constant US$ | -14.2% |
| 2000 | 41.53 million constant US$ | +20.9% |
| 2001 | 31.61 million constant US$ | -23.9% |
| 2002 | 28.45 million constant US$ | -10.0% |
| 2003 | 24.89 million constant US$ | -12.5% |
| 2004 | 31.55 million constant US$ | +26.8% |
| 2005 | 36.10 million constant US$ | +14.4% |
| 2006 | 40.86 million constant US$ | +13.2% |
| 2007 | 42.12 million constant US$ | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 54.57 million constant US$ | +29.5% |
| 2009 | 44.78 million constant US$ | -17.9% |
| 2010 | 51.33 million constant US$ | +14.6% |
| 2011 | 60.05 million constant US$ | +17.0% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 60.05 million constant US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 658.07 million constant US$, 9% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 60.05 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 916.43 million constant US$, 7% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 112.18 million constant US$ | 76.26 million constant US$ | 147.56 million constant US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 58.76 million constant US$ | 34.35 million constant US$ | 94.56 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.65 million constant US$ | 24.89 million constant US$ | 54.57 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 55.69 million constant US$ | 51.33 million constant US$ | 60.05 million constant US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports in Rwanda?
- Merchandise exports in Rwanda was 60.05 million constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise exports recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 147.56 million constant US$ in 1986.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.89 million constant US$ in 2003.
- How does Rwanda rank for merchandise exports?
- Rwanda ranks 40th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise exports rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.0%. 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 Merchandise exports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise exports (constant 1987 US$) show the f.o.b. value of goods provided to the rest of the world valued in U.S. dollars. They are classified using the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC). Data are in constant U.S. dollars.