Infrastructure in Rwanda
Electricity
Rwanda Energy Group (REG) runs the national grid. Access has grown fast, partly through solar home systems in rural areas.
| Indicator | Figure |
|---|---|
| Households with electricity, July 2025 | 84.6% |
| Of which on the grid | 59.6% |
| Of which off-grid, mainly solar | 25.0% |
| Households with electricity, end of 2025 | 85.4% |
| Installed capacity, 2020/21 | 238.36 MW |
| Installed capacity, now | 467.142 MW |
| Target | Universal access by 2029 |
Source: Rwanda Energy Group: Electricity access; Rwanda Energy Group: Newsletter, issue 261,2
Large industrial users should check connection capacity with REG early and plan for backup power.
Internet and mobile
| Indicator | Second quarter of 2026 |
|---|---|
| Mobile subscriptions | 14.5 million, 100.6 per 100 people |
| Internet subscriptions | 11.19 million, 77.6 per 100 people |
| International bandwidth | 1,197 Gbps |
Source: Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority: ICT sector statistics, second quarter of 20263
4G covers about 96% of the population and 3G 99%. Use is lower than coverage: only about 21% of people are unique mobile internet subscribers.
Air connections
- Kigali International Airport is the country’s main gateway, served by RwandAir and international airlines.
- RwandAir, the national carrier founded in 2002, flies to 22 destinations and reaches more than 150 others through codeshare and interline partners.
- Bugesera International Airport, a USD 2.6 billion project south of Kigali, is expected to open in 2028.
Roads to the sea
Rwanda is landlocked. Goods travel by road on the Northern Corridor to Mombasa, about 1,700 km, or the Central Corridor to Dar es Salaam, about 1,300 km. Freight costs to the coast are a large part of the cost of importing machinery or exporting bulk goods.
Frequently Asked Questions
What share of Rwandan households have electricity?
At the end of 2025, 85.4% of households had electricity, and Rwanda had about 467 MW of installed generating capacity. The target is universal access by 2029.
How good is mobile coverage in Rwanda?
4G covers 96% of the population.
When will the new Bugesera airport open?
Bugesera International Airport, south of Kigali, is expected to open in 2028.
Sources
- Rwanda Energy Group: Electricity access
- Rwanda Energy Group: Newsletter, issue 26
- Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority: ICT sector statistics, second quarter of 2026
- GSMA: Digital reforms could connect over 1 million more people to mobile internet in Rwanda
- RwandAir: About RwandAir
- U.S. Department of State: 2026 Investment Climate Statement, Rwanda
- East African Community: Road transport sub-sector
Figures checked 8 November 2026. Prepared by InvestRwanda.com for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.
