Rwanda Unemployment Rate 1991-2021
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Rwanda unemployment rate for 2020 was 1.35%, a 0.36% increase from 2019.
- Rwanda unemployment rate for 2019 was 0.99%, a 0.03% decline from 2018.
- Rwanda unemployment rate for 2018 was 1.02%, a 0.04% decline from 2017.
- Rwanda unemployment rate for 2017 was 1.06%, a 0.05% decline from 2016.
| Rwanda Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
| 2020 |
1.35% |
0.36% |
| 2019 |
0.99% |
-0.03% |
| 2018 |
1.02% |
-0.04% |
| 2017 |
1.06% |
-0.05% |
| 2016 |
1.11% |
-0.03% |
| 2015 |
1.14% |
-0.03% |
| 2014 |
1.17% |
-0.01% |
| 2013 |
1.18% |
0.04% |
| 2012 |
1.14% |
0.04% |
| 2011 |
1.10% |
0.03% |
| 2010 |
1.07% |
0.05% |
| 2009 |
1.02% |
0.14% |
| 2008 |
0.88% |
0.00% |
| 2007 |
0.88% |
-0.02% |
| 2006 |
0.90% |
-0.03% |
| 2005 |
0.93% |
0.00% |
| 2004 |
0.93% |
0.01% |
| 2003 |
0.92% |
0.03% |
| 2002 |
0.89% |
0.07% |
| 2001 |
0.82% |
0.05% |
| 2000 |
0.77% |
0.05% |
| 1999 |
0.72% |
0.06% |
| 1998 |
0.66% |
0.05% |
| 1997 |
0.61% |
0.05% |
| 1996 |
0.56% |
0.05% |
| 1995 |
0.51% |
0.05% |
| 1994 |
0.46% |
0.05% |
| 1993 |
0.41% |
0.06% |
| 1992 |
0.35% |
0.05% |
| 1991 |
0.30% |
0.05% |
