GDP at current market prices reached Rwf7.17 trillion in the quarter, up from Rwf5.8 trillion in the second quarter of 2025, NISR said in its latest GDP report released on September 15. Services accounted for 51% of GDP, followed by industry at 23% and agriculture at 21%, while indirect taxes contributed 5%.

Industry was the fastest-growing sector, expanding by 18% year-on-year. Construction activities grew by 24%, while mining and quarrying increased by 26% and manufacturing rose by 10%.

NISR attributed the strong industrial performance to increased construction activity, which boosted demand for locally manufactured construction materials.

Manufacturing growth was driven by a 51% increase in the production of metal products, machinery and equipment. Manufacturing of non-metallic mineral products grew by 22%, while textiles, clothing and leather products increased by 13%.

Services grew by 7% in the second quarter. Wholesale and retail trade increased by 18%, while transport services grew by 7%.

Information and communication services recorded particularly strong growth of 29%, while administration and support services and professional services each grew by 9%. Hotels and restaurants expanded by 5%, while financial services grew by 4%.

Agriculture grew by 4% in the quarter.

Food crop production increased by 5%, but export crop production fell by 20%, mainly due to a 33% decline in coffee production. The decline was partly offset by an 18% increase in tea production.

The latest GDP figures come as Rwanda’s economy continues to face external pressures, with NISR noting that economic performance in the second quarter remained resilient despite spillovers from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.