Agriculture and agro-processing
A fifth of GDP, USD 1.1 billion of exports and a plan to double irrigated land.
20.3% Agriculture’s share of GDP, 2025
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Sectors
Sectors in Rwanda
Where the opportunities are, sector by sector, with the official strategies and the companies already working in each.
Sectors
Sectors in Rwanda
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Coffee and tea
Record coffee earnings in 2025 and a plan to lift tea exports to USD 175 million.
USD 148.6m Coffee exports, 2025
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Horticulture and export crops
Fruit, vegetables, flowers and nuts, with new avocado, mango and macadamia orchards.
USD 1.1bn Agricultural exports, 2025/26
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Mining
Tin, tungsten, tantalum and gold, with exports aimed at USD 2.17 billion by 2029.
USD 1.75bn Mineral exports, 2024
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Manufacturing and Made in Rwanda
Food, drink, cement, metals and chemicals, backed by the Made in Rwanda policy.
8.3% Manufacturing’s share of GDP, 2025
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Construction and building materials
A tenth of GDP, fast growth and a long list of housing and infrastructure needs.
10.7% Construction’s share of GDP, 2025
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Energy
Capacity has doubled in five years, with universal access targeted for 2029.
472.95 MW Installed capacity
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Logistics and aviation
A landlocked hub with two sea corridors, a national airline and a new airport due in 2028.
8.6% Transport’s share of GDP, 2025
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ICT and digital
Fast growth, near-universal mobile use and digital skills and jobs targets to 2029.
+29% ICT growth, second quarter of 2026
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Financial services and fintech
RWF 17.5 trillion of assets, 47 payment providers and a regulatory sandbox for fintech.
RWF 17.5tn Financial sector assets, June 2026
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Real estate
A top sector for registered investment, driven by Kigali’s housing needs.
6.3% Real estate’s share of GDP, 2025
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Creative industries and sport
Big venues, global sports events and a planned Formula 1 Grand Prix at Bugesera.
45,000 Seats at Amahoro Stadium
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Tourism and MICE
USD 685 million of tourism revenue, gorilla trekking and a busy conference calendar.
USD 685m Tourism revenue, 2025
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Healthcare and pharmaceuticals
A WHO Level 3 medicines regulator, an mRNA vaccine plant and a plan for Kigali Health City.
2,226 Health facilities, 2023/24
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Education
Millions of young learners, 36 private universities and a push for technical skills.
2.95m Primary school learners
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Rwanda and Other African Economies: Growth and Structure
Growth, income, prices and the shape of the economy in Rwanda and five other African economies, from the World Bank.
| Measure | Rwanda | Kenya | Ethiopia | Ghana | Morocco | Botswana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth, 20251 | 9.4% | 4.6% | 9.8% | 6.0% | 4.6% | -0.7% |
| GDP per person, 20252 | US$1,124 | US$2,363 | US$933 | US$3,257 | US$4,673 | US$7,778 |
| Inflation, consumer prices, 20253 | 5.9% | 4.1% | 13.2% | 14.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Agriculture, share of GDP, 20254 | 20.3% | 23.2% | 32.8% | 21.3% | 10.5% | 1.8% |
| Industry, share of GDP, 20255 | 22.0% | 16.3% | 27.8% | 29.3% | 25.2% | 27.9% |
| Exports of goods and services, share of GDP, 20256 | 21.6% | 15.8% | 13.3% | 35.1% | 42.0% | 32.0% |
- World Bank: GDP growth (annual %)
- World Bank: GDP per capita (current US$)
- World Bank: inflation, consumer prices (annual %)
- World Bank: agriculture, forestry and fishing, value added (% of GDP)
- World Bank: industry, value added (% of GDP)
- World Bank: exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
- Ghana: exports figure for 2024, the latest year published.
Checked: November 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Rwanda’s largest sectors?
Agriculture made up 20.3% of GDP in 2025, construction 10.7%, transport 8.6%, manufacturing 8.3% and real estate activities 6.3%. Investment registered with the Rwanda Development Board reached USD 2.62 billion in 2025.
What does Rwanda export?
Mineral exports reached USD 1.75 billion in 2024, and Rwanda supplies more than 22% of the world’s tantalum. Agricultural exports were USD 1.1 billion in 2025/26, including record coffee exports of USD 148.6 million in 2025.
How big is tourism in Rwanda?
Tourism earned USD 685 million in 2025 from 1.49 million international visitors. Meetings, conferences and events added USD 94.7 million, and a gorilla permit costs a foreign visitor USD 1,500.
How fast is Rwanda’s ICT sector growing?
ICT grew by 15% in 2025 and by 29% in the second quarter of 2026. Rwanda had 14.5 million mobile subscriptions in June 2026, and the ICT Sector Strategic Plan targets 50,000 digital jobs by 2029.
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