Merchandise imports in Rwanda
Rwanda: Merchandise imports was 1.07 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
1.07 billion constant US$
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
27th
of 45 countries
All-time high
1.07 billion constant US$
in 2011
All-time low
220.17 million constant US$
in 1993
Years of data
28
1984–2011
Merchandise imports in Rwanda, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise imports in Rwanda is 1.07 billion constant US$, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 211.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in Rwanda peaked at 1.07 billion constant US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 220.17 million constant US$, in 1993.
That places Rwanda 27th out of 45 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 239.52 million constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 274.10 million constant US$ | +14.4% |
| 1986 | 273.60 million constant US$ | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 312.50 million constant US$ | +14.2% |
| 1988 | 234.88 million constant US$ | -24.8% |
| 1989 | 240.65 million constant US$ | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 242.98 million constant US$ | +1.0% |
| 1991 | 226.44 million constant US$ | -6.8% |
| 1992 | 233.68 million constant US$ | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 220.17 million constant US$ | -5.8% |
| 1994 | 225.76 million constant US$ | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 249.89 million constant US$ | +10.7% |
| 1996 | 265.39 million constant US$ | +6.2% |
| 1997 | 367.03 million constant US$ | +38.3% |
| 1998 | 379.14 million constant US$ | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 360.94 million constant US$ | -4.8% |
| 2000 | 309.69 million constant US$ | -14.2% |
| 2001 | 343.75 million constant US$ | +11.0% |
| 2002 | 321.35 million constant US$ | -6.5% |
| 2003 | 323.07 million constant US$ | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 356.12 million constant US$ | +10.2% |
| 2005 | 448.99 million constant US$ | +26.1% |
| 2006 | 570.25 million constant US$ | +27.0% |
| 2007 | 747.24 million constant US$ | +31.0% |
| 2008 | 898.12 million constant US$ | +20.2% |
| 2009 | 994.47 million constant US$ | +10.7% |
| 2010 | 1.03 billion constant US$ | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 1.07 billion constant US$ | +3.8% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 1.07 billion constant US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.03 billion constant US$, 1.0× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 1.07 billion constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.26 billion constant US$, 85% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 262.54 million constant US$ | 234.88 million constant US$ | 312.50 million constant US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 277.14 million constant US$ | 220.17 million constant US$ | 379.14 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 531.30 million constant US$ | 309.69 million constant US$ | 994.47 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.05 billion constant US$ | 1.03 billion constant US$ | 1.07 billion constant US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in Rwanda?
- Merchandise imports in Rwanda was 1.07 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 1.07 billion constant US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 220.17 million constant US$ in 1993.
- How does Rwanda rank for merchandise imports?
- Rwanda ranks 27th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 211.3%. 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 imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total merchandise imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.