Rwanda’s economy recorded 10% growth in the first quarter of 2026, according to figures released on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda.
During the period, gross domestic product (GDP) at current market prices was estimated at RWF 6.346 trillion, compared with RWF 5.276 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, according to the national accounts report.
The structure of the economy remains dominated by the services sector, which accounts for 52% of GDP, followed by industry (24%), agriculture (19%), and net indirect taxes (5%).
The agricultural sector recorded overall growth of 8%, contributing 1.6 percentage points to GDP growth. This performance was driven by a 3% increase in food crop production and, above all, a 39% surge in export crops.
Meanwhile, the industrial sector expanded by 13%, contributing 3.1 percentage points to overall economic growth. This momentum was supported by strong performances in mining ( 20%), construction ( 11%), and manufacturing ( 15%).
More specifically, manufacturing benefited from significant increases in the production of metal products, machinery and equipment ( 52%), non-metallic mineral products ( 57%), and chemicals, rubber and plastics ( 21%). The production of wood, paper, and printing-related activities also rose by 22%.
These figures highlight the continued strength and diversification of Rwanda’s economy, driven by robust performances across agriculture, industry, and services.