Key features of democracy, annual growth rate in Rwanda
Rwanda: Key features of democracy, annual growth rate was -3.98 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-3.98 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 23.3%
World rank
134th
of 176 countries
All-time high
193.75 % change on previous year
in 1955
All-time low
-45.45 % change on previous year
in 1974
Years of data
109
1917–2025
Key features of democracy, annual growth rate in Rwanda, 1917–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for key features of democracy, annual growth rate in Rwanda is -3.98 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 23.3% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, key features of democracy, annual growth rate in Rwanda peaked at 193.75 % change on previous year in 1955 and was at its lowest, -45.45 % change on previous year, in 1974.
Rwanda ranks 134th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Key features of democracy, annual growth rate in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1918 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1919 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1920 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1921 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1922 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1923 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1924 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1925 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1926 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1927 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1928 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1929 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1930 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1931 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1932 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1933 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1934 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1935 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1936 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1937 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1938 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1939 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1940 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1941 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1943 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1944 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1945 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1946 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1947 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1948 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1949 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1950 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1951 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1953 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1954 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1955 | 193.75 % change on previous year | — |
| 1956 | 8.51 % change on previous year | -95.6% |
| 1957 | 21.57 % change on previous year | +153.4% |
| 1958 | 16.13 % change on previous year | -25.2% |
| 1959 | 5.56 % change on previous year | -65.6% |
| 1960 | 13.16 % change on previous year | +136.8% |
| 1961 | 72.09 % change on previous year | +447.9% |
| 1962 | 77.7 % change on previous year | +7.8% |
| 1963 | -4.18 % change on previous year | -105.4% |
| 1964 | -2.78 % change on previous year | -33.6% |
| 1965 | -2.86 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 1966 | -1.26 % change on previous year | -55.9% |
| 1967 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1968 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1969 | 1.7 % change on previous year | — |
| 1970 | -0.4184 % change on previous year | -124.6% |
| 1971 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1972 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -30.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1974 | -45.45 % change on previous year | +48.2% |
| 1975 | -2.22 % change on previous year | -95.1% |
| 1976 | 2.27 % change on previous year | -202.3% |
| 1977 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1978 | 3.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 79.57 % change on previous year | +2287.1% |
| 1980 | -1.2 % change on previous year | -101.5% |
| 1981 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1982 | 25.45 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1984 | -1.45 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1986 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | 1.47 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 3.33 % change on previous year | +130.0% |
| 1991 | 17.97 % change on previous year | +439.2% |
| 1992 | 13.28 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 1993 | -35.52 % change on previous year | -367.4% |
| 1994 | -23.53 % change on previous year | -33.8% |
| 1995 | -27.27 % change on previous year | +15.9% |
| 1996 | 2.88 % change on previous year | -110.6% |
| 1997 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1998 | -0.9346 % change on previous year | — |
| 1999 | 0.9434 % change on previous year | -200.9% |
| 2000 | 6.54 % change on previous year | +593.5% |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0.8772 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 24.35 % change on previous year | +2675.6% |
| 2004 | 38.46 % change on previous year | +58.0% |
| 2005 | -1.01 % change on previous year | -102.6% |
| 2006 | 0.5102 % change on previous year | -150.5% |
| 2007 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 3.05 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | 8.37 % change on previous year | +175.0% |
| 2010 | -1.36 % change on previous year | -116.3% |
| 2011 | -0.4608 % change on previous year | -66.2% |
| 2012 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -501.9% |
| 2013 | 0.4545 % change on previous year | -75.5% |
| 2014 | 2.26 % change on previous year | +397.7% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | -1.77 % change on previous year | — |
| 2018 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -201.8% |
| 2019 | 0.4425 % change on previous year | -75.4% |
| 2020 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2021 | -0.4405 % change on previous year | — |
| 2022 | -3.1 % change on previous year | +603.1% |
| 2023 | -3.2 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 2024 | -5.19 % change on previous year | +62.3% |
| 2025 | -3.98 % change on previous year | -23.3% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's -3.98 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is -2.13 % change on previous year, 1.9× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's -3.98 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -0.7123 % change on previous year, 5.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Key features of democracy, annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +2675.6% | 0.8772 % change on previous year | 24.35 % change on previous year |
| 1979 | +2287.1% | 3.33 % change on previous year | 79.57 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1920s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1950s | 24.55 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 193.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 15.36 % change on previous year | -4.18 % change on previous year | 77.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.6409 % change on previous year | -45.45 % change on previous year | 79.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.57 % change on previous year | -1.45 % change on previous year | 25.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -4.88 % change on previous year | -35.52 % change on previous year | 17.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.11 % change on previous year | -1.01 % change on previous year | 38.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3219 % change on previous year | -1.77 % change on previous year | 2.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.65 % change on previous year | -5.19 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More social development data for Rwanda
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 115,794 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 244,415 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 6 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0168 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 244,415 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0079 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is key features of democracy, annual growth rate in Rwanda?
- Key features of democracy, annual growth rate in Rwanda was -3.98 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest key features of democracy, annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 193.75 % change on previous year in 1955.
- What is the lowest key features of democracy, annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was -45.45 % change on previous year in 1974.
- How does Rwanda rank for key features of democracy, annual growth rate?
- Rwanda ranks 134th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Key features of democracy, 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 Key features of democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Key features of democracy V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Key features of democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.