Primary commodities exports in Rwanda
Rwanda: Primary commodities exports was 449.61 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
449.61 million current US$
Change on year
up 56.2%
World rank
31st
of 44 countries
All-time high
449.61 million current US$
in 2011
All-time low
24.90 million current US$
in 1994
Years of data
28
1984–2011
Primary commodities exports in Rwanda, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, primary commodities exports in Rwanda stood at 449.61 million current US$. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 56.2% on the previous year and up 380.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary commodities exports in Rwanda peaked at 449.61 million current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 24.90 million current US$, in 1994.
That places Rwanda 31st out of 44 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary commodities exports in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 121.70 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 111.10 million current US$ | -8.7% |
| 1986 | 173.40 million current US$ | +56.1% |
| 1987 | 108.00 million current US$ | -37.7% |
| 1988 | 105.40 million current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1989 | 86.20 million current US$ | -18.2% |
| 1990 | 92.90 million current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1991 | 84.40 million current US$ | -9.1% |
| 1992 | 60.90 million current US$ | -27.8% |
| 1993 | 60.20 million current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1994 | 24.90 million current US$ | -58.6% |
| 1995 | 45.70 million current US$ | +83.5% |
| 1996 | 56.48 million current US$ | +23.6% |
| 1997 | 71.50 million current US$ | +26.6% |
| 1998 | 64.10 million current US$ | -10.3% |
| 1999 | 62.01 million current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 69.04 million current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2001 | 93.55 million current US$ | +35.5% |
| 2002 | 67.36 million current US$ | -28.0% |
| 2003 | 63.30 million current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2004 | 97.13 million current US$ | +53.4% |
| 2005 | 124.02 million current US$ | +27.7% |
| 2006 | 145.75 million current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2007 | 172.67 million current US$ | +18.5% |
| 2008 | 255.67 million current US$ | +48.1% |
| 2009 | 224.77 million current US$ | -12.1% |
| 2010 | 287.89 million current US$ | +28.1% |
| 2011 | 449.61 million current US$ | +56.2% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 449.61 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 744.77 million current US$, 60% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 449.61 million current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 449.61 million current US$, 1.0× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 117.63 million current US$ | 86.20 million current US$ | 173.40 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 62.31 million current US$ | 24.90 million current US$ | 92.90 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 131.33 million current US$ | 63.30 million current US$ | 255.67 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 368.75 million current US$ | 287.89 million current US$ | 449.61 million current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is primary commodities exports in Rwanda?
- Primary commodities exports in Rwanda was 449.61 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest primary commodities exports recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 449.61 million current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest primary commodities exports recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.90 million current US$ in 1994.
- How does Rwanda rank for primary commodities exports?
- Rwanda ranks 31st out of 44 countries with data for 2011.
- Is primary commodities exports rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 380.6%. 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 (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total Primary Commodities exports in current US dollars. Values are in fob basis.