Rwanda's CPI is 3.7 pct year on year in December 2020
Rwanda’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), main gauge of inflation increased by 3.7 percent year on year in December 2020 down from 4.2 percent in November 2020.
Rwanda's CPI is 4.2 pct year on year in November 2020
Rwanda’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), main gauge of inflation increased by 4.2 percent year on year in November 2020 down from 7.2 percent in October 2020.
Rwanda's CPI is 7.2 pct year on year in October 2020
Rwanda’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), main gauge of inflation increased by 7.2 percent year on year in October 2020 down from 8.9 percent in September 2020.
COVID-19 and its impact on Labour force in Rwanda
Source: NISR, LFS_2017-2020
Rwanda's CPI is 8.9 pct year on year in September 2020
Rwanda’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), main gauge of inflation increased by 8.9 percent year on year in September 2020 up from 8.8 percent in August 2020.
Rwanda's GDP drop by 12.4% following Covid-19 pandemic outbreak
In the second quarter of 2020, GDP at current market prices was estimated at Frw 2,175 billion, down from Frw 2,346 billion in Q2 of 2019. Services continue to lead in terms of shares to GDP with 45% compared to 28% and 19% shares for agriculture and industry respectively.
Rwanda's CPI is 8.8 pct year on year in August 2020
Rwanda’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), main gauge of inflation increased by 8.8 percent year on year in August 2020 down from 9.2 percent in July 2020.
Rwanda's CPI is 9.2 pct year on year in July 2020
Rwanda’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), main gauge of inflation increased by 9.2 percent year on year in July 2020 up from 9 percent in June 2020.
Rwanda's CPI is 9 pct year on year in June 2020
Rwanda’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), main gauge of inflation increased by 9 percent year on year in June 2020 down from 9.2 percent in May 2020.
Rwanda toward achieving 1.500.000 job creation
During the elaboration of The National Strategy for Transformation (NST1), job creation was included as one of the key components of the economic pillar. NST1 stipulates creation of 1.500.000 jobs by 2024. The strategy also emphasizes inclusive growth, creation of productive and descent work for all (Off Farm). The government of Rwanda through the Ministry of Finance and economic planning identified high priority sectors with potential for employment creation.