Rwanda
Capital: Kigali
Population
Estimated at 14.1 million (2025)
Area
Approximately 26,338 km²
Bordering Countries
4
Overview
Landlocked country in East-Central Africa, bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Rwanda, the "Land of a Thousand Hills", is a densely populated landlocked country that has become a model of post-conflict recovery with strong economic growth driven by services, ICT, and good governance.
Bordering Countries: Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo
Economic Profile
Key Industries
Services, agriculture, construction, industry, tourism
Economic Challenges
Job creation insufficient, low productivity, infrastructure gaps, rising inequality, high public debt (80% of GDP projected 2025)
Trade & Transit Infrastructure
Main Transit Corridors
Regional corridors through Tanzania (Dar es Salaam) and Kenya (Mombasa)
Port Access
Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), Mombasa (Kenya)
Transport Infrastructure Quality
Strong investments in roads, ICT, Kigali International Airport expansion
Trade & Transit Challenges
Landlocked, reliance on imports, vulnerability to external shocks
Key Statistics & Indicators
National Trade & Development Strategies
Structural reforms to enhance private sector investment, climate resilience, poverty reduction
Ongoing and Planned Projects
Kigali International Airport expansion, RwandAir development, structural reforms, climate resilience initiatives