Trade · East Africa
Rwanda Imports (% of GDP)
39.1%as of 2024-1.9% vs 2023
Imports of goods and services as a share of GDP. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Updated June 26, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Imports (% of GDP) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.1% |
| 2023 | 39.9% |
| 2022 | 38.7% |
| 2021 | 34.8% |
| 2020 | 35.9% |
| 2019 | 36.2% |
| 2018 | 34.7% |
| 2017 | 33.1% |
| 2016 | 34.1% |
| 2015 | 32% |
| 2014 | 30% |
| 2013 | 29.2% |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=RW&metric_key=imports_goods_services_pct_gdp" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Imports (% of GDP) across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Imports (% of GDP) |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 16.9% |
| Kenya | 23.1% |
| South Africa | 29.9% |
| Egypt | 23.2% |
| Ghana | 34.3% |
| Ethiopia | 11.9% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Rwanda's imports of goods and services as a share of GDP?
Rwanda's imports of goods and services as a share of GDP is 39.1% as of 2024, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from World Bank — World Development Indicators and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Rwanda Imports (% of GDP) data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=RW&metric_key=imports_goods_services_pct_gdp with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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