Rwanda GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Rwanda's gdp per capita ppp was $4,101 in 2025, ranked 160th globally. This represents a 10.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Rwanda's gdp per capita ppp stood at $4,101 in 2025, a rise of +$390 from 2024. The IMF projects $4,101 by 2025. Rwanda ranked 160th globally.
Rwanda's GDP per Capita PPP has experienced a remarkable transformation over the past four decades, rising from 419.80 in 1980 to 4,100.68 in 2025. The country's economic growth has been particularly notable since the mid-1990s, with GDP per Capita PPP increasing by over 13-fold from 310.87 in 1994, a year marked by the devastating genocide that ravaged the nation. Rwanda's economic trajectory has positioned it among the higher-income nations in Africa, with its GDP per Capita PPP ranking closer to that of Comoros, another island nation in the region, than Tanzania, which boasts a higher GDP per Capita PPP at 4,371.13. Rwanda's economic growth has been driven by various factors, including investments in infrastructure, tourism, and agriculture, as well as a favorable business environment. However, to sustain its economic growth trajectory, Rwanda needs to address its high dependency on foreign aid and ensure that its economic growth translates into improved living standards for its population.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $5,729 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $5,360 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $5,013 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $4,693 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $4,391 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $4,101 | - | - |
| 2025 | $4,101 | +$390 | #160 |
| 2024 | $3,711 | +$197 | #172 |
| 2023 | $3,399 | +$210 | #176 |
| 2022 | $3,099 | +$284 | #181 |
| 2021 | $2,733 | +$376 | #183 |
| 2020 | $2,285 | −$127 | #190 |
| 2019 | $2,336 | +$141 | #188 |
| 2018 | $2,125 | +$92 | #188 |
| 2017 | $1,968 | −$0 | #191 |
| 2016 | $1,866 | −$17 | #190 |
| 2015 | $1,781 | +$25 | #189 |
| 2014 | $1,678 | +$12 | #190 |
| 2013 | $1,512 | −$89 | #193 |
| 2012 | $1,455 | −$33 | #193 |
| 2011 | $1,413 | +$36 | #195 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Rwanda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Rwanda's gdp per capita ppp was $4,101 in 2025. Ranked 160th globally. This represents a 10.5% increase from the previous year.
Rwanda's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $4,101 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Rwanda was $311 in 1994.
Rwanda ranks 160th globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Rwanda's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $4,101 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Rwanda in 2025 was $4,101. This ranks 160th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Rwanda GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/rwanda/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}