Rwanda is a poor rural country with about 90% of the population engaged in (mainly subsistence) agriculture and some mineral and agro-processing. Tourism,
minerals, coffee and tea are Rwanda's main sources of foreign exchange.
- GDP: $1,500 (2012 est.)
- GDP - composition, by end use:
household consumption: 87.9%
government consumption: 9.4%
investment in fixed capital: 20.4%
investment in inventories: 0%
exports of goods and
services: 11.7%
imports of goods and
services: -29.4% (2012 est.)
Industries: cement, agricultural products, small-scale beverages, soap, furniture, shoes, plastic goods, textiles, cigarettes
Relationship with the U.S. of A: The United States established diplomatic relations with Rwanda in 1962, following its independence from a Belgian-administered trusteeship. From 1990 to 1994, the country saw civil war and genocide. The United States seeks to help Rwanda meet the needs of its population, including increased social cohesion in a peaceful, democratic, and inclusive Rwanda that provides good governance and an economically enabling environment. The United States supports Rwandan efforts to increase democratic participation, enhance respect for civil and political rights, and improve the quality and learning outcomes of basic education.
minerals, coffee and tea are Rwanda's main sources of foreign exchange.
- GDP: $1,500 (2012 est.)
- GDP - composition, by end use:
household consumption: 87.9%
government consumption: 9.4%
investment in fixed capital: 20.4%
investment in inventories: 0%
exports of goods and
services: 11.7%
imports of goods and
services: -29.4% (2012 est.)
Industries: cement, agricultural products, small-scale beverages, soap, furniture, shoes, plastic goods, textiles, cigarettes
Relationship with the U.S. of A: The United States established diplomatic relations with Rwanda in 1962, following its independence from a Belgian-administered trusteeship. From 1990 to 1994, the country saw civil war and genocide. The United States seeks to help Rwanda meet the needs of its population, including increased social cohesion in a peaceful, democratic, and inclusive Rwanda that provides good governance and an economically enabling environment. The United States supports Rwandan efforts to increase democratic participation, enhance respect for civil and political rights, and improve the quality and learning outcomes of basic education.