Primary commodities exports in Rwanda
Rwanda: Primary commodities exports was 36.06 million constant US$ in 2000. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2000)
36.06 million constant US$
Change on year
down 6.7%
World rank
32nd
of 35 countries
All-time high
137.93 million constant US$
in 1986
All-time low
23.48 million constant US$
in 1994
Years of data
17
1984–2000
Primary commodities exports in Rwanda, 1984–2000
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary commodities exports in Rwanda is 36.06 million constant US$, measured in 2000.
The figure is down 6.7% on the previous year and down 58.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary commodities exports in Rwanda peaked at 137.93 million constant US$ in 1986 and was at its lowest, 23.48 million constant US$, in 1994.
Rwanda ranks 32nd of 35 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary commodities exports in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 122.68 million constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 110.34 million constant US$ | -10.1% |
| 1986 | 137.93 million constant US$ | +25.0% |
| 1987 | 108.00 million constant US$ | -21.7% |
| 1988 | 132.03 million constant US$ | +22.2% |
| 1989 | 114.24 million constant US$ | -13.5% |
| 1990 | 86.80 million constant US$ | -24.0% |
| 1991 | 88.75 million constant US$ | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 64.58 million constant US$ | -27.2% |
| 1993 | 56.56 million constant US$ | -12.4% |
| 1994 | 23.48 million constant US$ | -58.5% |
| 1995 | 27.47 million constant US$ | +17.0% |
| 1996 | 39.66 million constant US$ | +44.3% |
| 1997 | 35.75 million constant US$ | -9.8% |
| 1998 | 35.92 million constant US$ | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 38.65 million constant US$ | +7.6% |
| 2000 | 36.06 million constant US$ | -6.7% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 36.06 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 719.25 million constant US$, 5% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 36.06 million constant US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 175.49 million constant US$, 21% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 120.87 million constant US$ | 108.00 million constant US$ | 137.93 million constant US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 49.76 million constant US$ | 23.48 million constant US$ | 88.75 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 36.06 million constant US$ | 36.06 million constant US$ | 36.06 million constant US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 29 Guinea 125.63 million constant US$ compare
- 30 Burundi 80.16 million constant US$ compare
- 31 Guinea-Bissau 55.11 million constant US$ compare
- 33 Sao Tome and Principe 7.10 million constant US$ compare
- 34 Seychelles 2.66 million constant US$ compare
- 35 Uganda 302.79 constant US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is primary commodities exports in Rwanda?
- Primary commodities exports in Rwanda was 36.06 million constant US$ in 2000, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest primary commodities exports recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 137.93 million constant US$ in 1986.
- What is the lowest primary commodities exports recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.48 million constant US$ in 1994.
- How does Rwanda rank for primary commodities exports?
- Rwanda ranks 32nd out of 35 countries with data for 2000.
- Is primary commodities exports rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.5%. 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 Primary commodities exports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total Primary Commodities exports in 1987 constant US dollars. Values are in fob basis.