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Rwanda
Rwanda places highest on Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (top 1% worldwide) and lowest on Societal Poverty Rate (bottom 2%).
Rwanda in the Nations Inquiry Country Index
At a glance
Population
13,954,471
people
since 1950
Land area
23,763
km²
since 1961
GDP per person
3,559
international $, PPP
since 1990
Life expectancy
67.79
years at birth
since 1950
Human development
0.578
HDI, 0–1
since 1995
Unemployment
11.36
% of the labour force
since 1991
The newest published figure for each, the year it describes and who published it, with a line showing how it has moved.
01The country
About Rwanda
Key facts about Rwanda
- Capital
- Kigali
- Official languages
- English, French, Kinyarwanda +1 more
- Currency
- Rwandan franc (RWF)
- ISO code
- RWA · RW
- Domain · dialling
- .rw · +250
As Wikidata records them. Official languages are the least consistent — some countries list only a national language, others every regional one. Sources and licences.
02Country Index 2026
Where it stands, topic by topic
Strongest first. Each position is Rwanda’s place among the countries with a standing on that topic, built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things.
joint20thof 181
From 3 of 3 key statistics
59thof 183
From 4 of 4 key statistics
68thof 193
From 2 of 3 key statistics
81stof 194
From 4 of 4 key statistics
88thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint96thof 171
From 4 of 4 key statistics
132ndof 192
From 3 of 3 key statistics
140thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint125thof 176
From 3 of 4 key statistics
joint128thof 177
From 4 of 4 key statistics
162ndof 200
From 3 of 4 key statistics
133rdof 159
From 2 of 2 key statistics
joint168thof 196
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint158thof 182
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint155thof 175
From 4 of 4 key statistics
No standing — Rwanda holds too few of this subject’s key statistics to be placed on it.
Each standing is built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things. Select a subject for Rwanda’s readings on it, or see every statistic held for Rwanda in the table further down this page.
03Highs and lows
Where Rwanda stands out
The two ends of its own record: every statistic on which Rwanda sits within ten places of the best or worst in the world, plus its strongest and weakest readings overall. Each is turned into a percentile — its place among every country measured — which is what lets a hunger score and a press-freedom rank be compared at all.
Where Rwanda does best7
In the top third of all countries measured. 6 are within ten places of the best in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 1st
Position · derived 1st of 78 · 4.225 · 2025
world median 3.246 (better)
- 3rd
Position · derived 3rd of 50 · 81.31 · 2024
world median 65.82 (better)
- 3rd
Position · derived 3rd of 136 · 80.9 · 2024
world median 40.74 (better)
- 6th
- 8th
Position · derived 8th of 50 · 67.37 · 2024
world median 50.13 (better)
- 10thDeaths in Organized Violencebottom 25%
Position · derived 50th of 59 · 1 = worst · 6 · 2025
world median 0 (worse) · ▼ 38 pts since 2015
Not ranked by the publisher · 0.728 · 2024
world median 2.738 (better)
Where Rwanda struggles most12
In the bottom third of all countries measured. 12 are within ten places of the worst in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 2nd
Position · derived 59th of 60 · 3.51 · 2023
world median 22.76 (worse)
- 2ndPoverty Gap at $3.00 a Daybottom 2%
Position · derived 2nd of 59 · 1 = worst · 10.2 · 2023
world median 0.345 (worse)
- 2nd
Position · derived 2nd of 58 · 1 = worst · 38.55 · 2023
world median 0.93 (worse)
- 2nd
Position · derived 2nd of 59 · 1 = worst · 89.79 · 2023
world median 7.82 (worse)
- 2ndProsperity Gapbottom 2%
Position · derived 2nd of 60 · 1 = worst · 8.773 · 2023
world median 1.754 (worse)
- 2ndSocietal Poverty Ratebottom 2%
Position · derived 2nd of 60 · 1 = worst · 39.92 · 2023
world median 17.2 (worse)
- 5thTertiary Enrolment Ratiobottom 4%
Position · derived 91st of 95 · 9.412 · 2024
world median 52.77 (worse) · ▼ 5 pts since 2014
- 6thSecondary School Enrolmentbottom 5%
Position · derived 104th of 109 · 48.79 · 2024
world median 93.19 (worse) · ▼ 6 pts since 2014
- 6thUpper Secondary Attainmentbottom 5%
Position · derived 90th of 95 · 14.63 · 2023
world median 65.76 (worse)
- 7thLearning-Adjusted Years of Schoolbottom 4%
Position · derived 166th of 172 · 3.926 · 2020
world median 7.941 (worse)
- 8thIncome Share Held by Richest 10%bottom 12%
Position · derived 8th of 60 · 1 = worst · 33.41 · 2023
world median 26.18 (worse) · ▲ 5 pts since 2013
- 9thExternal Debt Stocks (% of GNI)bottom 7%
Position · derived 9th of 110 · 1 = worst · 93.88 · 2024
world median 43.94 (worse) · ▼ 41 pts since 2014
A band is a place among the countries each publisher scores, so Rwanda can move because other countries moved. See the Country Index for the full method.
04Over time
Which way it is moving
The published rank in widely quoted reports, edition by edition — each end with the size of that year’s field — and the statistics, not already named above, on which it has gained or lost the most ground.
Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
145th
of 149 · 1995
159th
of 193 · 2023
Ranked in 29 of 34 editions
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International
49th
of 173 · 2012
41st
of 181 · 2025
Ranked in 14 of 14 editions
Gender Inequality Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
78th
of 101 · 1995
99th
of 172 · 2023
Ranked in 29 of 34 editions
Global Innovation Index
World Intellectual Property Organization
105th
of 132 · 2022
104th
of 139 · 2025
Ranked in 4 of 4 editions
Economic Complexity Index
Growth Lab at Harvard University
96th
of 140 · 1995
124th
of 145 · 2024
Ranked in 30 of 30 editions
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights
87th
of 172 · 2020
74th
of 195 · 2025
Ranked in 6 of 6 editions
Gaining ground
Where Rwanda has climbed against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- RISE Renewable Energy Policy Score+53 pts since 2013
- Women, Business and the Law+39 pts since 2014
- Debt Service on External Debt+39 pts since 2014
Losing ground
Where Rwanda has slipped against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training-82 pts since 2014
- Female Share of Senior and Middle Management-45 pts since 2017
- Open Data Inventory-44 pts since 2015
05In context
Rwanda and its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place in the world ranking of 178, not within the region.
Shares a land border with
Placed either side in the Country Index 2026
Across Eastern Africa
Every country in the sub-region, by its position in the world (of 178 placed).
- 46
Mauritius - =48
Seychelles - =116
Kenya - 122Rwanda
- 128
Zambia - =129
Uganda - =135
Malawi - =135
Tanzania - 143
Ethiopia - =150
Comoros - 154
Djibouti - 157
Burundi - =159
Madagascar - =163
Mozambique - =163
Zimbabwe - =177
Somalia - =177
South Sudan - —
Eritreanot placed - —Somalilandnot placed
06The evidence
Every statistic we hold for Rwanda
Grouped by topic. Each row gives the newest edition’s rank or position, the published value and the year the numbers describe — select a row for the world median, the best in the world and the trend.
Governance & Institutions33
Agriculture Orientation Index120th of 132position · derived0.09Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)2024
bottom 8% of 132 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)
Rwanda 0.09 · world median 0.305 (worse)
Best in the world 5.38 (Singapore)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2016
Business Ready: Operational Efficiency3rd of 50position · derived81.31Operational efficiency score (0–100)2024
top 4% of 50 countries measured
World Bank Group · Operational efficiency score (0–100)
Rwanda 81.31 · world median 65.82 (better)
Best in the world 87.33 (Singapore)
No earlier reading to compare
Business Ready: Public Services8th of 50position · derived67.37Public services score (0–100)2024
top 14% of 50 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public services score (0–100)
Rwanda 67.37 · world median 50.13 (better)
Best in the world 73.31 (Estonia)
No earlier reading to compare
Business Ready: Regulatory Framework17th of 50position · derived70.43Regulatory framework score (0–100)2024
top 33% of 50 countries measured
World Bank Group · Regulatory framework score (0–100)
Rwanda 70.43 · world median 66.8 (better)
Best in the world 78.34 (Hungary)
No earlier reading to compare
Central Bank Independence Indexbottom 48%0.601CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)2023
bottom 48% of 191 countries measured
Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)
Rwanda 0.601 · world median 0.608
Highest 0.974 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
No real change since 2013
Civic Space Ratings159th of 198position · derived24.96Civic space score (0–100)2025
bottom 20% of 198 countries measured
CIVICUS · Civic space score (0–100)
Rwanda 24.96 · world median 50.46 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)80th of 192rank0.422ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)2024
top 42% of 192 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)
Rwanda 0.422 · world median 0.387 (better)
Best in the world 0.749 (Singapore)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2014
Completeness of Birth Registrationbottom 27%85.6Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)2025
bottom 27% of 185 countries measured
UNICEF · Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)
Rwanda 85.6 · world median 98.4 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (53 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Control of Corruption57th of 211position · derived0.636Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 27% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)
Rwanda 0.636 · world median -0.197 (better)
Best in the world 2.259 (Denmark)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Corruption Perceptions Index41st of 181rank58CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)2025
top 23% of 182 countries measured · 182 share 181 positions
Transparency International · CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
Rwanda 58 · world median 39 (better)
Best in the world 89 (Denmark)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Country Policy and Institutional Assessment1st of 78position · derived4.225IDA Resource Allocation Index (1 = low to 6 = high)2025
top 1% of 78 countries measured
World Bank Group · IDA Resource Allocation Index (1 = low to 6 = high)
Rwanda 4.225 · world median 3.246 (better)
Best in the world 4.225 (Rwanda)
No real change since 2015
Debt Service on External Debt85th of 109position · derived · 1 = worst7.974Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)2024
top 22% of 109 countries measured
World Bank Group · Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)
Rwanda 7.974 · world median 12.93 (better)
Best in the world 0.285 (Iran)
▲ +39 percentile points since 2014
External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)9th of 110position · derived · 1 = worst93.88External debt stocks (% of GNI)2024
bottom 7% of 110 countries measured
World Bank Group · External debt stocks (% of GNI)
Rwanda 93.88 · world median 43.94 (worse)
Best in the world 2.213 (Iran)
▼ -41 percentile points since 2014
General Government Consumption76th of 132position · derived15.06General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
bottom 43% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Rwanda 15.06 · world median 16.21
Highest 38.94 (Ukraine)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2015
Government AI Readiness Index74th of 195rank48.54AI readiness score (0–100)2025
top 38% of 195 countries measured
Oxford Insights · AI readiness score (0–100)
Rwanda 48.54 · world median 40.19 (better)
Best in the world 88.36 (United States)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2020
Government Effectiveness76th of 209position · derived0.361Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)2025
top 36% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
Rwanda 0.361 · world median 0.101 (better)
Best in the world 2.092 (Singapore)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2015
Government Spending on Education33rd of 123position · derived4.92Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)2023
top 26% of 123 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)
Rwanda 4.92 · world median 3.709 (better)
Best in the world 16.39 (Kiribati)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2013
GovTech Maturity Index51st of 196position · derived0.829GTMI score (0–1)2025
top 26% of 196 countries measured
World Bank Group · GTMI score (0–1)
Rwanda 0.829 · world median 0.63 (better)
Best in the world 0.997 (South Korea)
▲ +17 percentile points since 2022
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index144th of 175position · derived0.167Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)2025
bottom 18% of 176 countries measured · 176 share 175 positions
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
Rwanda 0.167 · world median 0.676 (worse)
Best in the world 0.988 (Australia)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Liberal Democracy Index150th of 176position · derived0.09Liberal democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 15% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Liberal democracy index (0–1)
Rwanda 0.09 · world median 0.353 (worse)
Best in the world 0.884 (Denmark)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2015
Open Data Inventory78th of 168rank60ODIN overall score (0–100)2024
top 47% of 168 countries measured
Open Data Watch · ODIN overall score (0–100)
Rwanda 60 · world median 59 (better)
Best in the world 90 (2 countries tied)
▼ -44 percentile points since 2015
Political Corruption Index101st of 176position · derived · 1 = worst0.418Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)2025
top 43% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)
Rwanda 0.418 · world median 0.518 (better)
Best in the world 0.004 (Denmark)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Public Sector Employment109th of 135position · derived6.311Public sector employment (% of total employment)2022
bottom 19% of 135 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector employment (% of total employment)
Rwanda 6.311 · world median 15.01
Highest 47.1 (Maldives)
No earlier reading to compare
Public Sector Wage Bill119th of 168position · derived5.641Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)2022
bottom 29% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)
Rwanda 5.641 · world median 7.975
Highest 42.65 (Nauru)
▲ +22 percentile points since 2012
Regulatory Quality78th of 209position · derived0.255Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 37% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)
Rwanda 0.255 · world median -0.093 (better)
Best in the world 2.113 (Singapore)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Rule of Law97th of 211position · derived0.098Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 46% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Rwanda 0.098 · world median -0.102 (better)
Best in the world 2.012 (Finland)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Statistical Performance Indicators88th of 188position · derived72.6SPI overall score (0–100)2024
top 47% of 188 countries measured
World Bank Group · SPI overall score (0–100)
Rwanda 72.6 · world median 69.3 (better)
Best in the world 94.14 (Norway)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2016
Trade Union Density123rd of 139position · derived5.855Employees who are trade union members (%)2020
bottom 12% of 139 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employees who are trade union members (%)
Rwanda 5.855 · world median 16.68 (worse)
Best in the world 91.42 (Iceland)
No earlier reading to compare
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index139th of 176position · derived0.193Electoral democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 21% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Electoral democracy index (0–1)
Rwanda 0.193 · world median 0.497 (worse)
Best in the world 0.913 (Denmark)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Voice and Accountability142nd of 206position · derived-0.762Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 31% of 206 countries measured
World Bank Group · Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Rwanda -0.762 · world median -0.022 (worse)
Best in the world 1.825 (Norway)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2015
Women, Business and the Law37th of 190position · derived91.88WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)2024
top 20% of 190 countries measured
World Bank Group · WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)
Rwanda 91.88 · world median 81.25 (better)
Best in the world 100 (14 countries tied)
▲ +39 percentile points since 2014
Economy & Innovation30
Adjusted Net Savings99th of 118position · derived-1.498Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)2021
bottom 16% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)
Rwanda -1.498 · world median 8.389 (worse)
Best in the world 32.18 (Bangladesh)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2011
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP)29th of 158position · derived20.3Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)2025
top 18% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)
Rwanda 20.3 · world median 6.572
Highest 47.59 (Niger)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Crop Production Index38th of 195position · derived123.19Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 19% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Rwanda 123.19 · world median 106.23 (better)
Best in the world 189.93 (Senegal)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2012
Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports144th of 170position · derived6.894Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)2024
bottom 15% of 170 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)
Rwanda 6.894 · world median 25.42 (worse)
Best in the world 87.15 (Ireland)
No real change since 2014
Economic Complexity Index124th of 145rank-1.098ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)2024
bottom 15% of 145 countries measured
Growth Lab at Harvard University · ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)
Rwanda -1.098 · world median 0.131 (worse)
Best in the world 1.729 (Japan)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2014
Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)106th of 138position · derived21.55Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
bottom 23% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Rwanda 21.55 · world median 36.34
Highest 199.76 (Hong Kong)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2015
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit70th of 179position · derived42.67Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)2025
top 39% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)
Rwanda 42.67 · world median 35.95 (better)
Best in the world 88.52 (Israel)
No earlier reading to compare
Food Production Index51st of 195position · derived117.31Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 26% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Rwanda 117.31 · world median 106.08 (better)
Best in the world 177.49 (Senegal)
▼ -21 percentile points since 2012
Foreign Direct Investment Inflowstop 17%6.011FDI inflows (% of GDP)2025
top 17% of 202 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · FDI inflows (% of GDP)
Rwanda 6.011 · world median 1.968
Highest 2,221 (British Virgin Islands)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2015
GDP Growth6th of 186position · derived9.376GDP growth (annual %)2025
top 3% of 186 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP growth (annual %)
Rwanda 9.376 · world median 3.396 (better)
Best in the world 19.34 (Guyana)
No real change since 2015
GDP per Capita (PPP)162nd of 185position · derived3,559GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
bottom 13% of 185 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Rwanda 3,559 · world median 17,265 (worse)
Best in the world 139,593 (Singapore)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Gini Index17th of 60position · derived · 1 = worst39.36Gini index (0 = perfect equality, 100 = perfect inequality)2023
bottom 27% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gini index (0 = perfect equality, 100 = perfect inequality)
Rwanda 39.36 · world median 33.72 (worse)
Best in the world 23 (India)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2013
Global Innovation Index104th of 139rank21.1GII score (0–100)2025
bottom 25% of 139 countries measured
World Intellectual Property Organization · GII score (0–100)
Rwanda 21.1 · world median 28.52 (worse)
Best in the world 65.96 (Switzerland)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2022
GNI per Capita (PPP)84th of 102position · derived3,280GNI per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
bottom 18% of 102 countries measured
World Bank Group · GNI per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Rwanda 3,280 · world median 14,273 (worse)
Best in the world 116,633 (Singapore)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2015
Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP)10th of 131position · derived34.13Gross capital formation (% of GDP)2025
top 7% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross capital formation (% of GDP)
Rwanda 34.13 · world median 22.93
Highest 45.27 (Algeria)
▲ +37 percentile points since 2015
Gross Savings (% of GDP)70th of 146position · derived22.78Gross savings (% of GDP)2024
top 48% of 146 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross savings (% of GDP)
Rwanda 22.78 · world median 22.06
Highest 47.82 (Macau)
▲ +35 percentile points since 2014
Household Consumption59th of 131position · derived64.38Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
top 45% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Rwanda 64.38 · world median 62.04
Highest 133.34 (Somalia)
▼ -30 percentile points since 2015
Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)81st of 138position · derived35.12Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
bottom 42% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Rwanda 35.12 · world median 41.72
Highest 196.89 (Hong Kong)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2015
Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP)100th of 158position · derived22.04Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 37% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)
Rwanda 22.04 · world median 24.65
Highest 75.09 (Guyana)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2015
Livestock Production Index183rd of 194position · derived87.15Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 6% of 194 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Rwanda 87.15 · world median 107.06 (worse)
Best in the world 190.08 (Malawi)
▼ -15 percentile points since 2012
Logistics Performance Index73rd of 139rank2.8LPI score (1–5)2023
bottom 46% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · LPI score (1–5)
Rwanda 2.8 · world median 2.9 (worse)
Best in the world 4.3 (Singapore)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP)91st of 132position · derived8.316Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 31% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)
Rwanda 8.316 · world median 11.26
Highest 43.97 (Puerto Rico)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Palma Ratio15th of 60position · derived · 1 = worst1.829Palma ratio (income share of the richest 10% ÷ share of the poorest 40%)2023
bottom 24% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Palma ratio (income share of the richest 10% ÷ share of the poorest 40%)
Rwanda 1.829 · world median 1.332 (worse)
Best in the world 0.771 (Slovakia)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2013
Research and Development Spending45th of 84position · derived0.781Gross domestic expenditure on R&D (% of GDP)2023
bottom 47% of 84 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross domestic expenditure on R&D (% of GDP)
Rwanda 0.781 · world median 0.814 (worse)
Best in the world 6.346 (Israel)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2016
Researchers per Million Inhabitants109th of 145position · derived133.12Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)2024
bottom 25% of 145 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)
Rwanda 133.12 · world median 701.95 (worse)
Best in the world 18,130 (Liechtenstein)
No earlier reading to compare
Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All Productstop 17%11.11Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)2022
top 17% of 143 countries measured
World Bank Group · Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)
Rwanda 11.11 · world median 3.66
Highest 29.52 (Bermuda)
No real change since 2012
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)77th of 180position · derived4.017Natural resources rents (% of GDP)2021
top 39% of 197 countries measured · 197 share 180 positions
World Bank Group · Natural resources rents (% of GDP)
Rwanda 4.017 · world median 1.708
Highest 61.03 (Libya)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2011
Trade (% of GDP)96th of 138position · derived56.67Exports plus imports (% of GDP)2025
bottom 31% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports plus imports (% of GDP)
Rwanda 56.67 · world median 79.68
Highest 396.65 (Hong Kong)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2015
Work & Labour19
Average Weekly Hours Worked173rd of 182position · derived29.31Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person2025
bottom 5% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person
Rwanda 29.31 · world median 38.89
Highest 54.7 (Bhutan)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Agriculture45th of 182position · derived35.05Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)2025
top 24% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)
Rwanda 35.05 · world median 14.38
Highest 85.34 (Burundi)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Industry99th of 182position · derived18.41Employment in industry (% of total employment)2025
bottom 46% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in industry (% of total employment)
Rwanda 18.41 · world median 18.88
Highest 39.44 (Oman)
▲ +27 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Services138th of 182position · derived46.54Employment in services (% of total employment)2025
bottom 24% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in services (% of total employment)
Rwanda 46.54 · world median 59.51
Highest 92.17 (Djibouti)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2015
Employment-to-Population Ratio105th of 182position · derived56.45Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)2025
bottom 43% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)
Rwanda 56.45 · world median 57.72 (worse)
Best in the world 86.9 (Qatar)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Female Labour Force Participation Rate63rd of 182position · derived57.3Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 34% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Rwanda 57.3 · world median 53.36 (better)
Best in the world 82.91 (Madagascar)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2015
Female Share of Senior and Middle Management61st of 86position · derived30.46Women in senior and middle management (% of managers)2024
bottom 29% of 86 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women in senior and middle management (% of managers)
Rwanda 30.46 · world median 35.86 (worse)
Best in the world 56.69 (Nauru)
▼ -45 percentile points since 2017
Firms with a Female Top Manager30th of 179position · derived28.1Firms with a female top manager (%)2025
top 16% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a female top manager (%)
Rwanda 28.1 · world median 19.16 (better)
Best in the world 62.9 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
GDP per Person Employed146th of 168position · derived10,010GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)2025
bottom 13% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)
Rwanda 10,010 · world median 47,384 (worse)
Best in the world 262,554 (Luxembourg)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Informal Employment Rate12th of 97position · derived · 1 = worst86.75Informal employment (% of total employment)2025
bottom 11% of 97 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Informal employment (% of total employment)
Rwanda 86.75 · world median 36.83 (worse)
Best in the world 0.857 (Hungary)
No earlier reading to compare
Labour Force Participation Rate77th of 182position · derived63.68Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 42% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Rwanda 63.68 · world median 61.66 (better)
Best in the world 87.01 (Qatar)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2015
Labour Productivity per Hour Worked146th of 182position · derived6.32Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)2025
bottom 20% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)
Rwanda 6.32 · world median 22.16 (worse)
Best in the world 164.65 (Ireland)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2015
Self-Employment Rate76th of 182position · derived40.45Self-employed (% of total employment)2025
top 41% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Self-employed (% of total employment)
Rwanda 40.45 · world median 31.84
Highest 91.56 (Chad)
No real change since 2015
Unemployment Rate29th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst11.36Unemployment (% of labour force)2025
bottom 15% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment (% of labour force)
Rwanda 11.36 · world median 5.084 (worse)
Best in the world 0.13 (Qatar)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Vulnerable Employment64th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst39.36Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)2025
bottom 35% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)
Rwanda 39.36 · world median 28.67 (worse)
Best in the world 0.456 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Working Poverty Ratebottom 14%42.3Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)2025
bottom 14% of 113 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)
Rwanda 42.3 · world median 4.885 (worse)
Best in the world 0.007 (Bhutan)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training15th of 97position · derived · 1 = worst25.86Youth not in education, employment or training (%)2024
bottom 15% of 97 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Youth not in education, employment or training (%)
Rwanda 25.86 · world median 14.31 (worse)
Best in the world 3.975 (Iceland)
▼ -82 percentile points since 2014
Youth Unemployment Rate66th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst16.41Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)2025
bottom 36% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)
Rwanda 16.41 · world median 12.83 (worse)
Best in the world 0.457 (Niger)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Education & Knowledge18
Academic Freedom Index160th of 176position · derived0.097Academic freedom index (0–1)2025
bottom 9% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Academic freedom index (0–1)
Rwanda 0.097 · world median 0.619 (worse)
Best in the world 0.978 (Czechia)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Adult Literacy Rate124th of 172position · derived78.76Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)2024
bottom 28% of 172 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)
Rwanda 78.76 · world median 93.99 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Expected Years of Schooling126th of 195position · derived12.59Expected years of schooling2023
bottom 36% of 195 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Expected years of schooling
Rwanda 12.59 · world median 13.34 (worse)
Best in the world 21.69 (Monaco)
▲ +24 percentile points since 2013
Female Share of Researchersbottom 20%26.18Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)2024
bottom 20% of 153 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)
Rwanda 26.18 · world median 38.17
Highest 76.54 (Myanmar)
No earlier reading to compare
Harmonized Test Scores147th of 172position · derived358.08Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)2020
bottom 15% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)
Rwanda 358.08 · world median 414.32 (worse)
Best in the world 575.27 (Singapore)
No real change since 2017
Inbound Mobility Rate, Tertiary37th of 75position · derived6.225Inbound mobility rate, tertiary (%)2024
top 48% of 76 countries measured · 76 share 75 positions
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Inbound mobility rate, tertiary (%)
Rwanda 6.225 · world median 5.494 (better)
Best in the world 87.12 (San Marino)
▲ +25 percentile points since 2014
Learning-Adjusted Years of School166th of 172position · derived3.926Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)2020
bottom 4% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)
Rwanda 3.926 · world median 7.941 (worse)
Best in the world 12.81 (Singapore)
No real change since 2017
Mean Years of Schooling170th of 193position · derived4.88Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)2023
bottom 12% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)
Rwanda 4.88 · world median 9.933 (worse)
Best in the world 14.3 (Germany)
No real change since 2013
Out-of-School Rate, Primary96th of 121position · derived · 1 = worst0.97Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)2024
top 21% of 121 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)
Rwanda 0.97 · world median 3.691 (better)
Best in the world 0.004 (United Arab Emirates)
No real change since 2016
Outbound Mobility Ratio, Tertiarytop 41%6.059Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)2023
top 41% of 117 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)
Rwanda 6.059 · world median 5.279
Highest 1,724 (Cook Islands)
▼ -17 percentile points since 2013
Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate82nd of 120position · derived44.71Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)2024
bottom 32% of 120 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)
Rwanda 44.71 · world median 65.93 (worse)
Best in the world 99.85 (Moldova)
▲ +21 percentile points since 2015
Primary Completion Rate139th of 165position · derived71.86Primary completion rate (%)2025
bottom 16% of 165 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Primary completion rate (%)
Rwanda 71.86 · world median 97.43 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (5 countries tied)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2015
School Life Expectancy63rd of 77position · derived12.93School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years)2024
bottom 18% of 77 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years)
Rwanda 12.93 · world median 14.59 (worse)
Best in the world 21.01 (Monaco)
No real change since 2014
Secondary School Enrolment104th of 109position · derived48.79Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)2024
bottom 5% of 109 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)
Rwanda 48.79 · world median 93.19 (worse)
Best in the world 158.55 (Monaco)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2014
Tertiary Enrolment Ratio91st of 95position · derived9.412Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)2024
bottom 4% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)
Rwanda 9.412 · world median 52.77 (worse)
Best in the world 141.86 (Macau)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2014
Upper Secondary Attainment90th of 95position · derived14.63Adults 25+ who completed upper secondary or higher (%)2023
bottom 5% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 25+ who completed upper secondary or higher (%)
Rwanda 14.63 · world median 65.76 (worse)
Best in the world 97.89 (Belarus)
No real change since 2014
Upper Secondary Completion Rate135th of 164position · derived22.71Upper secondary completion rate (%)2025
bottom 18% of 164 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Upper secondary completion rate (%)
Rwanda 22.71 · world median 64.87 (worse)
Best in the world 99.27 (South Korea)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Youth Literacy Ratebottom 24%89.9715–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)2024
bottom 24% of 174 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · 15–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)
Rwanda 89.97 · world median 98.22 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (6 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Health & Wellbeing16
Dietary Energy Supply132nd of 155position · derived2,440Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)2024
bottom 15% of 155 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)
Rwanda 2,440 · world median 2,982 (worse)
Best in the world 3,962 (United States)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2014
Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six Months3rd of 136position · derived80.9Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)2024
top 1% of 136 countries measured
UNICEF · Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)
Rwanda 80.9 · world median 40.74 (better)
Best in the world 83.3 (Burundi)
No earlier reading to compare
Gender Inequality Index99th of 172rank0.394GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)2023
bottom 42% of 172 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)
Rwanda 0.394 · world median 0.351 (worse)
Best in the world 0.003 (Denmark)
No real change since 2013
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index25th of 109position · derived · 1 = worst0.231MPI (0–1)2025
bottom 22% of 109 countries measured
Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) · MPI (0–1)
Rwanda 0.231 · world median 0.039 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (Serbia)
No real change since 2018
Global Violent Deaths101st of 206position · derived · 1 = worst4.24Violent deaths per 100,000 people2021
bottom 48% of 209 countries measured · 209 share 206 positions
Small Arms Survey · Violent deaths per 100,000 people
Rwanda 4.24 · world median 4.02 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (4 countries tied)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2011
Human Capital Index157th of 172position · derived0.38HCI score (0–1)2020
bottom 9% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · HCI score (0–1)
Rwanda 0.38 · world median 0.564 (worse)
Best in the world 0.879 (Singapore)
No real change since 2017
Human Development Index159th of 193rank0.578HDI score (0–1)2023
bottom 18% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · HDI score (0–1)
Rwanda 0.578 · world median 0.762 (worse)
Best in the world 0.972 (Iceland)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2013
Infant Mortality Rate48th of 200position · derived · 1 = worst29.37Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)2024
bottom 24% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)
Rwanda 29.37 · world median 12.26 (worse)
Best in the world 1.214 (San Marino)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2014
INFORM Severity Index61st of 81position · derived · 1 = worst2.4INFORM Severity (1–5, most severe crisis)2025
top 24% of 81 countries measured
ACAPS · INFORM Severity (1–5, most severe crisis)
Rwanda 2.4 · world median 3.1 (better)
Best in the world 1.3 (Trinidad and Tobago)
▼ -18 percentile points since 2020
Life Expectancy at Age 65177th of 222position · derived13.92Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates2023
bottom 20% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates
Rwanda 13.92 · world median 16.39 (worse)
Best in the world 23.21 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Life Expectancy at Birth171st of 222position · derived67.79Years a newborn would live at current death rates2023
bottom 23% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Years a newborn would live at current death rates
Rwanda 67.79 · world median 74.63 (worse)
Best in the world 86.37 (Monaco)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Maternal Mortality Ratio35th of 195position · derived · 1 = worst229.48Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births2023
bottom 18% of 195 countries measured
UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
Rwanda 229.48 · world median 46.65 (worse)
Best in the world 0.11 (Cook Islands)
No real change since 2013
Pesticide Use per Hectare106th of 178position · derived1.21Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)2024
bottom 41% of 181 countries measured · 181 share 178 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)
Rwanda 1.21 · world median 1.73
Highest 37.72 (Antigua and Barbuda)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
Prevalence of Undernourishment15th of 104position · derived · 1 = worst24.4Population undernourished (%)2023
bottom 9% of 165 countries measured · 165 share 104 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population undernourished (%)
Rwanda 24.4 · world median 5.2 (worse)
Best in the world 2.5 (62 countries tied)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2013
Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five24th of 162position · derived · 1 = worst33.12Children under 5 who are stunted (%)2024
bottom 14% of 162 countries measured
UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · Children under 5 who are stunted (%)
Rwanda 33.12 · world median 13.8 (worse)
Best in the world 0.518 (Latvia)
No earlier reading to compare
Under-Five Mortality Rate46th of 200position · derived · 1 = worst37.74Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)2024
bottom 23% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)
Rwanda 37.74 · world median 14.54 (worse)
Best in the world 1.26 (San Marino)
No real change since 2014
Development & Human Capital12
Access to Electricitybottom 18%72Population with electricity access (%)2024
bottom 18% of 215 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population with electricity access (%)
Rwanda 72 · world median 100 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (122 countries tied)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2014
Cereal Yield138th of 179position · derived1,605Cereal yield (kg per hectare)2023
bottom 23% of 179 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Cereal yield (kg per hectare)
Rwanda 1,605 · world median 3,072 (worse)
Best in the world 29,147 (Oman)
▼ -16 percentile points since 2013
Child Marriage116th of 143position · derived · 1 = worst5.5Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)2025
top 20% of 145 countries measured · 145 share 143 positions
UNICEF · Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)
Rwanda 5.5 · world median 17.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Coefficient of Human Inequality40th of 169position · derived · 1 = worst30.19Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)2023
bottom 23% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)
Rwanda 30.19 · world median 17.05 (worse)
Best in the world 4.865 (Slovenia)
No real change since 2013
Gender Development Index148th of 184position · derived0.922Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)2023
bottom 20% of 184 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)
Rwanda 0.922 · world median 0.971 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
▼ -19 percentile points since 2013
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index132nd of 169position · derived0.399IHDI (0–1)2023
bottom 22% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · IHDI (0–1)
Rwanda 0.399 · world median 0.609 (worse)
Best in the world 0.923 (Iceland)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Net Official Development Assistance Received24th of 130position · derived9.548Net ODA received (% of GNI)2023
top 18% of 130 countries measured
OECD Development Assistance Committee · Net ODA received (% of GNI)
Rwanda 9.548 · world median 2.579
Highest 101.78 (Tuvalu)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2013
Planetary pressures-adjusted HDI120th of 156position · derived0.567PHDI (0–1)2023
bottom 23% of 156 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · PHDI (0–1)
Rwanda 0.567 · world median 0.678 (worse)
Best in the world 0.827 (United Kingdom)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2013
Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day2nd of 59position · derived · 1 = worst10.2Poverty gap at $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)2023
bottom 2% of 60 countries measured · 60 share 59 positions
World Bank Group · Poverty gap at $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)
Rwanda 10.2 · world median 0.345 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (2 countries tied)
No real change since 2013
Poverty Headcount Ratio at $3.00 a Day2nd of 58position · derived · 1 = worst38.55Population below $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)2023
bottom 2% of 60 countries measured · 60 share 58 positions
World Bank Group · Population below $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)
Rwanda 38.55 · world median 0.93 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
No real change since 2013
Poverty Headcount Ratio at $8.30 a Day2nd of 59position · derived · 1 = worst89.79Population below $8.30 a day, 2021 PPP (%)2023
bottom 2% of 60 countries measured · 60 share 59 positions
World Bank Group · Population below $8.30 a day, 2021 PPP (%)
Rwanda 89.79 · world median 7.82 (worse)
Best in the world 0.07 (2 countries tied)
No real change since 2013
Prosperity Gap2nd of 60position · derived · 1 = worst8.773Average factor incomes must rise by to reach $28 a day2023
bottom 2% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Average factor incomes must rise by to reach $28 a day
Rwanda 8.773 · world median 1.754 (worse)
Best in the world 0.406 (Luxembourg)
No real change since 2013
Environment & Sustainability23
Agricultural Emissions123rd of 193position · derived4,730Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)2023
bottom 38% of 198 countries measured · 198 share 193 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)
Rwanda 4,730 · world median 8,635
Highest 1,044,508 (India)
No real change since 2013
Agricultural Irrigated Land103rd of 121position · derived0.422Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)2023
bottom 15% of 121 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)
Rwanda 0.422 · world median 3.66
Highest 89.04 (Bangladesh)
No earlier reading to compare
Agricultural Land9th of 209position · derived76.33Agricultural land (% of land area)2023
top 4% of 209 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agricultural land (% of land area)
Rwanda 76.33 · world median 37.96
Highest 86.48 (Côte d’Ivoire)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2013
Arable Land per Person128th of 206position · derived0.083Arable land (hectares per person)2023
bottom 38% of 206 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Arable land (hectares per person)
Rwanda 0.083 · world median 0.109
Highest 1.459 (Kazakhstan)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2013
Carbon Intensity of Electricity115th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst361.95Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)2024
top 41% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)
Rwanda 361.95 · world median 468.81 (better)
Best in the world 23.49 (Ethiopia)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2014
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)179th of 190rank0.61ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)2024
bottom 6% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)
Rwanda 0.61 · world median 0.45 (worse)
Best in the world 0.263 (Norway)
No real change since 2014
CO₂ Emissions per Capita199th of 210position · derived · 1 = worst0.143Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)2024
top 5% of 210 countries measured
Global Carbon Project · Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)
Rwanda 0.143 · world median 3.21 (better)
Best in the world 0.054 (DR Congo)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Ecological Footprint112th of 126position · derived · 1 = worst0.814Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)2025
top 11% of 126 countries measured
Global Footprint Network · Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)
Rwanda 0.814 · world median 2.296 (better)
Best in the world 0.514 (Yemen)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)top 2%0.728Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)2024
top 2% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)
Rwanda 0.728 · world median 2.738 (better)
Best in the world 0.666 (Chad)
No real change since 2014
Fertilizer Consumption per Hectare134th of 188position · derived31.83Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)2023
bottom 30% of 191 countries measured · 191 share 188 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)
Rwanda 31.83 · world median 87.36
Highest 2,926 (Malaysia)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2013
Forest Area158th of 210position · derived11.31Forest area (% of land area)2023
bottom 26% of 213 countries measured · 213 share 210 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Forest area (% of land area)
Rwanda 11.31 · world median 31.08
Highest 94.45 (Suriname)
No real change since 2013
Internal Displacements by Disaster40th of 160position · derived · 1 = worst58,000New displacements by disaster (people)2024
bottom 25% of 160 countries measured
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) · New displacements by disaster (people)
Rwanda 58,000 · world median 4,750 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (Serbia)
▼ -38 percentile points since 2015
Land Under Cereal Production97th of 179position · derived527,326Land under cereal production (hectares)2023
bottom 46% of 180 countries measured · 180 share 179 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Land under cereal production (hectares)
Rwanda 527,326 · world median 689,278
Highest 103,715,108 (India)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Livestock Density87th of 188position · derived0.57Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land2023
top 47% of 188 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land
Rwanda 0.57 · world median 0.535
Highest 43.97 (Singapore)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2013
Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation78th of 190position · derived49.56Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)2024
top 40% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)
Rwanda 49.56 · world median 35.66 (better)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2014
ND-GAIN Country Index141st of 190rank40.61ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)2024
bottom 26% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)
Rwanda 40.61 · world median 47.44 (worse)
Best in the world 71.85 (Norway)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2014
Organic Agricultural Area102nd of 150position · derived0.28Organic share of agricultural land (%)2024
bottom 35% of 156 countries measured · 156 share 150 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Organic share of agricultural land (%)
Rwanda 0.28 · world median 0.725 (worse)
Best in the world 86.38 (Samoa)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2014
Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per Capita146th of 181position · derived695.92Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)2022
bottom 19% of 181 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)
Rwanda 695.92 · world median 2,528 (worse)
Best in the world 445,023 (Iceland)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2012
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation68th of 190position · derived49.56Renewables (% of electricity generated)2024
top 35% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Renewables (% of electricity generated)
Rwanda 49.56 · world median 31.14 (better)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2014
Water Stress106th of 177position · derived · 1 = worst6.55Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)2023
top 40% of 177 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)
Rwanda 6.55 · world median 10 (better)
Best in the world 0.03 (Republic of the Congo)
▲ +18 percentile points since 2013
Water Withdrawal by Sector90th of 171position · derived60.07Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)2022
bottom 48% of 173 countries measured · 173 share 171 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)
Rwanda 60.07 · world median 62.14
Highest 99.48 (Somalia)
No real change since 2012
Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generationbottom 38%3.54Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 38% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)
Rwanda 3.54 · world median 5.769 (worse)
Best in the world 69.12 (Denmark)
▲ +18 percentile points since 2014
World Risk Index136th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst2.66WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)2025
top 30% of 193 countries measured
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)
Rwanda 2.66 · world median 4.17 (better)
Best in the world 0.18 (Monaco)
No real change since 2015
Gender & Equality4
Sex Ratio at Birthbottom 4%102.6Male births per 100 female births2023
bottom 4% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Male births per 100 female births
Rwanda 102.6 · world median 105.1
Highest 116.3 (Liechtenstein)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2013
Social Institutions and Gender Index93rd of 140position · derived · 1 = worst19SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)2023
top 34% of 140 countries measured
OECD · SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)
Rwanda 19 · world median 25.2 (better)
Best in the world 6.7 (Norway)
No earlier reading to compare
Women's Political Empowerment Index128th of 176position · derived0.626Women's political empowerment index (0–1)2025
bottom 27% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Women's political empowerment index (0–1)
Rwanda 0.626 · world median 0.772 (worse)
Best in the world 0.954 (Denmark)
▼ -44 percentile points since 2015
Democracy & Civil Liberties8
Deliberative Democracy Index125th of 176position · derived0.182Deliberative democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 29% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Deliberative democracy index (0–1)
Rwanda 0.182 · world median 0.339 (worse)
Best in the world 0.867 (Denmark)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Egalitarian Democracy Index131st of 176position · derived0.167Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 26% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)
Rwanda 0.167 · world median 0.321 (worse)
Best in the world 0.876 (Denmark)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information Index151st of 176position · derived0.17Freedom of expression index (0–1)2025
bottom 14% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom of expression index (0–1)
Rwanda 0.17 · world median 0.693 (worse)
Best in the world 0.98 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Government Censorship of the Media103rd of 176position · derived0.176Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship2025
bottom 42% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship
Rwanda 0.176 · world median 0.565 (worse)
Best in the world 3.489 (Belgium)
No real change since 2015
Government Internet Shutdowns101st of 176position · derived0.693Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns2025
bottom 43% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns
Rwanda 0.693 · world median 1.023 (worse)
Best in the world 2.081 (Spain)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2015
Military Dimension Indexbottom 14%0.357Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)2025
bottom 14% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)
Rwanda 0.357 · world median 0.1 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (76 countries tied)
▼ -20 percentile points since 2015
Participatory Democracy Index131st of 176position · derived0.13Participatory democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 25% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Participatory democracy index (0–1)
Rwanda 0.13 · world median 0.298 (worse)
Best in the world 0.785 (Switzerland)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Physical Violence Index158th of 176position · derived0.19Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)2025
bottom 10% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)
Rwanda 0.19 · world median 0.79 (worse)
Best in the world 0.989 (2 countries tied)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Peace & Security6
Deaths in Organized Violence50th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst6Deaths in organized violence (people)2025
bottom 25% of 196 countries measured · 196 share 59 positions
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · Deaths in organized violence (people)
Rwanda 6 · world median 0 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (138 countries tied)
▼ -38 percentile points since 2015
Global Militarisation Index76th of 149rank · 1 = worst99.07GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)2023
top 49% of 149 countries measured
Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)
Rwanda 99.07 · world median 100.66 (better)
Best in the world 3.512 (Haiti)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2013
INFORM Risk Index54th of 191position · derived · 1 = worst5.1INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)2025
bottom 29% of 191 countries measured
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)
Rwanda 5.1 · world median 3.7 (worse)
Best in the world 0.7 (Singapore)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2016
Political Stability and Absence of Violence109th of 211position · derived0.122Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 49% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Rwanda 0.122 · world median 0.171 (worse)
Best in the world 1.563 (Andorra)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Political Violence by Non-State Actors42nd of 171position · derived · 1 = worst0.583Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence2025
bottom 24% of 171 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence
Rwanda 0.583 · world median -0.661 (worse)
Best in the world -3.182 (Luxembourg)
▼ -30 percentile points since 2015
Refugees by Country of Origintop 8%244,415Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)2025
top 8% of 202 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)
Rwanda 244,415 · world median 1,272
Highest 5,224,131 (Ukraine)
No real change since 2015
Risk & Resilience2
Asylum-Seekers by Country of Asylumtop 26%15,251Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)2025
top 26% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)
Rwanda 15,251 · world median 1,836
Highest 3,718,945 (United States)
▲ +26 percentile points since 2015
Refugee Population by Country of Asylumtop 27%115,794Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)2025
top 27% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)
Rwanda 115,794 · world median 12,269
Highest 2,655,191 (Germany)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2015
Mobility & Trade4
Average Time to Clear Exports Through Customs52nd of 174position · derived · 1 = worst7.269Average time to clear exports through customs (days)2025
bottom 29% of 175 countries measured · 175 share 174 positions
World Bank Group · Average time to clear exports through customs (days)
Rwanda 7.269 · world median 4.456 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Cereal Import Dependency Ratiobottom 43%35.3Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)2022
bottom 43% of 161 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)
Rwanda 35.3 · world median 42.8
Highest 100 (16 countries tied)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2012
Cost of Sending Remittances17th of 93position · derived · 1 = worst5.758Average cost of sending $200 home (% of the amount)2023
bottom 17% of 93 countries measured
World Bank Group · Average cost of sending $200 home (% of the amount)
Rwanda 5.758 · world median 3.225 (worse)
Best in the world -49.69 (Malawi)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2016
Net Migration Ratebottom 38%-0.645Net migrants per 1,000 population2023
bottom 38% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Net migrants per 1,000 population
Rwanda -0.645 · world median -0.133
Highest 39.62 (South Sudan)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2013
Poverty & Inequality3
Median Daily Income or Consumption per Person59th of 60position · derived3.51Median income or consumption per person, 2021 PPP dollars a day2023
bottom 2% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Median income or consumption per person, 2021 PPP dollars a day
Rwanda 3.51 · world median 22.76 (worse)
Best in the world 89.49 (Luxembourg)
No real change since 2013
Poverty Headcount at National Poverty Linestop 36%27.4Population below the national poverty line (%)2025
top 36% of 160 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the national poverty line (%)
Rwanda 27.4 · world median 21.8
Highest 82.3 (South Sudan)
No earlier reading to compare
Societal Poverty Rate2nd of 60position · derived · 1 = worst39.92Population below the societal poverty line, 2021 PPP (%)2023
bottom 2% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the societal poverty line, 2021 PPP (%)
Rwanda 39.92 · world median 17.2 (worse)
Best in the world 7 (Slovenia)
No real change since 2013
Money & Public Finance1
Short-Term Share of External Debttop 29%3.838Short-term debt (% of total external debt)2024
top 29% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Short-term debt (% of total external debt)
Rwanda 3.838 · world median 9.376 (better)
Best in the world 0 (5 countries tied)
▼ -21 percentile points since 2014
Energy5
Net Electricity Imports (share of generation)top 22%7.965Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)2024
top 22% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)
Rwanda 7.965 · world median 0
Highest 707.07 (Palestine)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2014
Nuclear Share of Electricity Generationbottom 41%0Nuclear (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 41% of 183 countries measured
Ember · Nuclear (% of electricity generated)
Rwanda 0 · world median 0
Highest 67.4 (France)
No real change since 2014
Primary Energy Consumption per Capitabottom 4%1.882Energy use per person (million Btu)2024
bottom 4% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per person (million Btu)
Rwanda 1.882 · world median 49.5
Highest 766.07 (Qatar)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2014
RISE Energy Efficiency Policy Scoretop 44%53.51Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)2023
top 44% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)
Rwanda 53.51 · world median 48.23 (better)
Best in the world 95.93 (South Korea)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2013
RISE Renewable Energy Policy Scoretop 33%47.06Renewable energy policy score (0–100)2023
top 33% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Renewable energy policy score (0–100)
Rwanda 47.06 · world median 33.26 (better)
Best in the world 89.52 (Denmark)
▲ +53 percentile points since 2013
People & Population10
Crude Birth Ratetop 17%28.35Births per 1,000 population2023
top 17% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Births per 1,000 population
Rwanda 28.35 · world median 13.79
Highest 46.36 (Central African Republic)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Crude Death Ratebottom 23%5.935Deaths per 1,000 population2023
bottom 23% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Deaths per 1,000 population
Rwanda 5.935 · world median 7.303
Highest 25.58 (Vatican City)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2013
Median Age of the Populationbottom 16%19.44Median age (years)2023
bottom 16% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Median age (years)
Rwanda 19.44 · world median 31.52
Highest 59.63 (Vatican City)
No real change since 2013
Population Aged 65 and Overbottom 23%3.822Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)2023
bottom 23% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)
Rwanda 3.822 · world median 8.32
Highest 44.7 (Vatican City)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2013
Population Densitytop 8%576.39People per square kilometre of land2023
top 8% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People per square kilometre of land
Rwanda 576.39 · world median 96.92
Highest 26,145 (Monaco)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2013
Population Growth Ratetop 20%2.177Population growth (% per year)2023
top 20% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Population growth (% per year)
Rwanda 2.177 · world median 0.888
Highest 5.862 (South Sudan)
No real change since 2013
Population Under Age 15top 18%37.73Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)2023
top 18% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)
Rwanda 37.73 · world median 22.71
Highest 49.17 (Central African Republic)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2013
Sex Ratio of the Total Populationbottom 24%95.11Males per 100 females2023
bottom 24% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Males per 100 females
Rwanda 95.11 · world median 98.48
Highest 251.08 (Qatar)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2013
Total Dependency Ratiotop 19%71.1People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–642023
top 19% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64
Rwanda 71.1 · world median 54.73
Highest 105.18 (Central African Republic)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Total Fertility Ratetop 17%3.698Live births per woman2023
top 17% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Live births per woman
Rwanda 3.698 · world median 1.962
Highest 6.132 (Somalia)
No real change since 2013
Not currently covered
The newest edition of these reports does not include Rwanda. Usually the publisher does not cover it; sometimes it has dropped out of a ranking it used to appear in.
- Account Ownership at a Financial Institution · last seen 2017
- Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff · last seen 2015
- Children with Functional Difficulties
- Container Port Traffic
- Fatal Occupational Injuries
- Female Genital Mutilation Prevalence
- Global Report on Food Crises
- Government Funding per Primary Student · last seen 2021
- ICT Goods Exports · last seen 2022
- ICT Services Exports · last seen 2023
- Learning Poverty
- Liner Shipping Connectivity Index
- Mobile Phone Ownership
- PISA Mathematics Performance
- PISA Reading Performance
- PISA Science Performance
- Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity
- Smartphone Ownership
- Violent Discipline of Children
- World Energy Trilemma Index
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Nations Inquiry (2026). Rwanda: country statistics, rankings and trends. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/rwanda