Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Rwanda

Rwanda: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth was 35.93 US dollar in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
35.93 US dollar
Change on year
down 4.2%
World rank
104th
of 162 countries
All-time high
37.49 US dollar
in 2017
All-time low
16.33 US dollar
in 2000
Years of data
19
2000–2018

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Rwanda, 2000–2018

0102030402000200920182000: 16.3 US dollar2001: 17.7 US dollar2002: 18.5 US dollar2003: 19.8 US dollar2004: 21 US dollar2005: 22.5 US dollar2006: 23.5 US dollar2007: 24 US dollar2008: 24.1 US dollar2009: 24.7 US dollar2010: 25.6 US dollar2011: 27.7 US dollar2012: 29.9 US dollar2013: 32.7 US dollar2014: 34.8 US dollar2015: 35.9 US dollar2016: 37 US dollar2017: 37.5 US dollar2018: 35.9 US dollar

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollar.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Rwanda is 35.93 US dollar, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of down 4.2% on the previous year and up 49.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Rwanda peaked at 37.49 US dollar in 2017 and was at its lowest, 16.33 US dollar, in 2000.

Rwanda ranks 104th of 162 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Rwanda, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth — National wealth, natural capital in Rwanda, 2000 to 2018.
Year US dollar Change
2000 16.33 US dollar —
2001 17.74 US dollar +8.6%
2002 18.48 US dollar +4.2%
2003 19.77 US dollar +7.0%
2004 21.04 US dollar +6.4%
2005 22.46 US dollar +6.7%
2006 23.5 US dollar +4.6%
2007 24.05 US dollar +2.4%
2008 24.09 US dollar +0.2%
2009 24.67 US dollar +2.4%
2010 25.61 US dollar +3.8%
2011 27.72 US dollar +8.2%
2012 29.95 US dollar +8.1%
2013 32.72 US dollar +9.3%
2014 34.79 US dollar +6.3%
2015 35.92 US dollar +3.2%
2016 37.04 US dollar +3.1%
2017 37.49 US dollar +1.2%
2018 35.93 US dollar -4.2%

Rwanda compared with similar countries

  • Rwanda's 35.93 US dollar is below the median for low income countries, which is 40.5 US dollar, 89% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
  • Rwanda's 35.93 US dollar is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 55.91 US dollar, 64% of the median. (36 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 21.21 US dollar 16.33 US dollar 24.67 US dollar 10
2010s 33.02 US dollar 25.61 US dollar 37.49 US dollar 9

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 101 Senegal 41.23 US dollar compare
  2. 102 Afghanistan 40.5 US dollar compare
  3. 103 Nicaragua 39.44 US dollar compare
  4. 105 Kyrgyzstan 31.53 US dollar compare
  5. 106 Sierra Leone 28.94 US dollar compare
  6. 107 Central African Republic 27.58 US dollar compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Rwanda?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Rwanda was 35.93 US dollar in 2018, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 37.49 US dollar in 2017.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was 16.33 US dollar in 2000.
How does Rwanda rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth?
Rwanda ranks 104th out of 162 countries with data for 2018.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is up 49.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth — National wealth, natural capital
Unit
US dollar
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Coverage
236 places, 4,437 data points, 2000–2018
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 29 shows estimates of total national wealth, taking into account produced capital, human capital, and natural resources. These estimates were calculated in the World Bank publication The Changing Wealth of Nations 2021.