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Rwanda’s economy projected to grow by 6.2% in 2023

By IGIHE
On 12 April 2023 at 07:43

Rwanda’s economy is expected to grow by 6.2% in 2023, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest report titled "World Economic Outlook: A Rocky Recovery".

The country had experienced a decline of -3.4% in 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, the economy rebounded strongly with a growth rate of 10.9%, followed by a growth rate of 6.8% in 2022.

The report highlights the challenging global economic conditions, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis, and geopolitical tensions such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which are likely to affect the global growth rate.

As a result, the global growth rate is projected to slow down from 6.0% in 2021 to 3.2% in 2022 and 2.7% in 2023.

However, the IMF report states that inflationary pressures are expected to ease in Rwanda, with the Consumer Price Index expected to reduce from 13.9% in 2022 to 8.2% by the end of 2023 and 5.0% in 2024.

This is good news for the country, as high inflation can have a negative impact on economic growth and the standard of living of the people.

While Rwanda’s economy is expected to experience a slowdown in growth compared to the previous year, the country’s projected growth rate of 6.2% in 2023 is still relatively strong and reflects the country’s resilience in the face of economic challenges.

Rwanda’s economy is projected to grow further in 2023.

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