Rwanda GNI
Gross National Income NY.GNP.MKTP.CD
Rwanda's gni was $15.7B in 2025, ranked 140th globally. This represents a 12.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Rwanda's gni stood at $15.7B in 2025, a rise of +$1.8B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $15.7B by 2025. Rwanda ranked 140th globally.
Rwanda’s gross national income (GNI) reached 15,693,338,531.46 international dollars in 2025, marking an all-time high and positioning the country at 140th globally, just above the Republic of the Congo with 15,156,958,083.80 and below the Syrian Arab Republic’s 16,289,001,361.20. This represents a dramatic increase from the recorded trough of 119,000,024.00 in 1960, reflecting over six decades of economic transformation despite historical instability. The sustained growth in GNI since the early 2000s has been driven by reforms in agriculture, services, and information technology, supported by strong governance and foreign aid absorption. Rwanda’s economic trajectory has outpaced many peers in sub-Saharan Africa, though challenges remain in diversifying exports and managing external debt. With a consistent annual expansion over recent years, the country has demonstrated resilience and structural improvement. Going forward, continued investment in human capital, regional trade integration, and private sector development will be critical to maintaining this upward trend and transitioning toward middle-income status.
Data & projection
| Year | GNI | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $17.9B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $16.8B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $15.7B | - | - |
| 2025 | $15.7B | +$1.8B | #140 |
| 2024 | $13.9B | −$150.8M | #50 |
| 2023 | $14.1B | +$1.0B | #59 |
| 2022 | $13.0B | +$2.2B | #60 |
| 2021 | $10.9B | +$915.0M | #59 |
| 2020 | $9.9B | −$63.6M | #60 |
| 2019 | $10.0B | +$711.1M | #59 |
| 2018 | $9.3B | +$328.8M | #56 |
| 2017 | $9.0B | +$504.5M | #57 |
| 2016 | $8.5B | +$75.5M | #57 |
| 2015 | $8.4B | +$331.3M | #55 |
| 2014 | $8.1B | +$362.0M | #54 |
| 2013 | $7.7B | +$136.1M | #53 |
| 2012 | $7.6B | +$724.4M | #54 |
| 2011 | $6.8B | +$754.2M | #54 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Rwanda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw gni improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Rwanda's gni was $15.7B in 2025. Ranked 140th globally. This represents a 12.9% increase from the previous year.
Rwanda's gni peaked at $15.7B in 2025.
The lowest gni in Rwanda was $119.0M in 1960.
Rwanda ranks 140th globally in gni as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNP.MKTP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Rwanda's gni is projected to reach $15.7B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Rwanda's gni was approximately 15.69 billion ($15.7B) in 2025.
The gni of Rwanda in 2025 was $15.7B. This ranks 140th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_rwanda_gni,
title = {Rwanda GNI},
url = {https://historysaid.com/rwanda/gni/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}