The Central Bank’s Governor, Soraya Hakuziyaremye, noted that remittances from the diaspora have continued to grow at a positive rate.

She also highlighted that funds from foreign investment also increased considerably, reaching $573 million in 2024, up from $458 million in 2023.

Looking at the trend over recent years, remittances from the Rwandan diaspora stood at $274 million in 2020, rising to $379 million in 2021 and $461 million in 2022.

By 2023, the figure had reached $505 million, reflecting consistent growth in the flow of funds from abroad.

Remittances from the Rwandan diaspora reached $502 million in 2024, slightly down from the $505 million recorded in 2023.