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Rwanda's

Economic indicators

140

World ranked

Rwanda ranks 140 in the world by current economic output

$14.1bn

Nominal GDP (US$)

GDP reflects the overall size and economic strength of the country's economy.

84

EMEA ranked

Rwanda is ranked 84 in EMEA by economic output in the region

GDP growth (%)

GDP growth explained

The chart compares how GDP has grown for Rwanda, its region, and the world over the last seven years. Positive growth indicates an expanding economy; negative growth may signal contraction and affect hiring activity.

5.8%

Current rate

ā–¼ 8.2% reduction

Inflation represents the rate at which prices rise and purchasing power diminishes. High inflation may prompt employees to seek higher wages, potentially impacting company profitability and hiring strategies.

Rwanda's inflation rate

12 weeks

Maternity leave

Maternity leave: 12 weeks fully paid, 2 weeks pre-birth allowed. Funded by Social Security. No legal paternity/parental leave in Rwanda.

6.5 months

Sick leave

Employees can take up to 6.5 months of paid sick leave. For the first 15 days, the employer pays 100%; from days 16 to 106, the employer pays 100% of base salary; no payment is provided from day 107 to 196.

Cost of living

Cost of living index explained

The cost of living has a direct impact on salary expectations and the competitiveness of compensation packages. It can influence the appeal of certain locations for both employers and candidates.

Rwanda's

Labor market

Rwanda vs world population age distribution

10.5m

Population

Rwanda has a population of about 10.5m. The chart compares its age distribution with the world average—useful context for workforce size and long-term hiring demand.

14 days

Minimum annual holidays

Minimum annual holidays reflect mandated leave. Hiring in countries with high allowances (over 25 days) may require emphasizing work-life balance when recruiting.

30 hrs

Average working full time week

Standard work hours are 9/day & 45/week, typically Mon-Fri. No legal requirement for overtime pay.

14.9%

Current percentage

ā–¼ 0.2% reduction

Rwanda has a severly unhealthy unemployment rate, signalling there is significant economic problems. Between 2022 and 2023, there was a small decrease in unemployment, suggesting continued economic stability with a slight improvement in job availability

Unemployment rate

Rwanda's

Top performing companies and industries

Top industries

  • agricultural products
  • cement
  • textiles

Ratio of males to females (by age)

66 / 55

Male

In Rwanda there is a medium gap in participation rates between males and females, indicating moderate inequality with some progress towards gender parity.

Rwanda's

Religion and ethnicity

Religion

In religiously diverse countries, a broad sourcing and engagement approach whilst appealing to inclusive practices resonates with this candidate market. In homogeneous environments, understanding dominant cultural norms is often more important when engaging with talent.