Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate (Employment) in Rwanda
Rwanda: Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate (Employment) was 2.97 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Rwanda, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Rwanda stood at 2.97 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 20.4% on the previous year and up 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Rwanda peaked at 20.69 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -19.21 % change on previous year, in 1995.
Rwanda ranks 35th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate (Employment) in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 4.28 % change on previous year | +59.2% |
| 1994 | -17.13 % change on previous year | -500.3% |
| 1995 | -19.21 % change on previous year | +12.2% |
| 1996 | 20.69 % change on previous year | -207.7% |
| 1997 | 17.91 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 1998 | 6.05 % change on previous year | -66.2% |
| 1999 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -55.9% |
| 2000 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2001 | 2.57 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2002 | 2.98 % change on previous year | +15.8% |
| 2003 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 2004 | 3.15 % change on previous year | +14.2% |
| 2005 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 2006 | 3.19 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 2007 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2008 | 2.85 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 2010 | 2.82 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 2.86 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 2014 | 2.68 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 2.76 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 2.82 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 2.69 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 4.18 % change on previous year | +55.1% |
| 2019 | -0.7314 % change on previous year | -117.5% |
| 2020 | 9.81 % change on previous year | -1441.7% |
| 2021 | -8.54 % change on previous year | -187.1% |
| 2022 | 7.38 % change on previous year | -186.3% |
| 2023 | 12.42 % change on previous year | +68.4% |
| 2024 | 3.74 % change on previous year | -69.9% |
| 2025 | 2.97 % change on previous year | -20.4% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 2.97 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.23 % change on previous year, 92% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 2.97 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3 % change on previous year, 99% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate (Employment) in Rwanda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1441.7% | -0.7314 % change on previous year | 9.81 % change on previous year |
| 1994 | -500.3% | 4.28 % change on previous year | -17.13 % change on previous year |
| 1996 | +207.7% | -19.21 % change on previous year | 20.69 % change on previous year |
| 2022 | +186.3% | -8.54 % change on previous year | 7.38 % change on previous year |
| 2021 | -187.1% | 9.81 % change on previous year | -8.54 % change on previous year |
| 2019 | -117.5% | 4.18 % change on previous year | -0.7314 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.24 % change on previous year | -19.21 % change on previous year | 20.69 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 2.85 % change on previous year | 2.57 % change on previous year | 3.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.54 % change on previous year | -0.7314 % change on previous year | 4.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.63 % change on previous year | -8.54 % change on previous year | 12.42 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More work & labour data for Rwanda
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.267 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.2752 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2591 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.3518 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 3.32 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,483 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 15,403 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 16,639 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 16,140 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 32,779 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Rwanda?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Rwanda was 2.97 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 20.69 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.21 % change on previous year in 1995.
- How does Rwanda rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate?
- Rwanda ranks 35th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Employment International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.