The number of employed persons in Rwanda increased to 4974.22 Thousand in the first quarter of 2026 from 4890.20 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in Rwanda averaged 3857.20 Thousand from 2019 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 4974.22 Thousand in the first quarter of 2026 and a record low of 3130.20 Thousand in the second quarter of 2021. source: National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda



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Employed Persons 4974.22 4890.20 Thousand Feb 2026
Employment Rate 57.20 56.70 percent Feb 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 64.30 64.10 percent Feb 2026
Unemployed Persons 615.35 646.80 Thousand Feb 2026
Unemployment Rate 11.00 11.70 percent Feb 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 13.40 14.10 percent Feb 2026


Rwanda Employed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
4974.22 4890.20 4974.22 3130.20 2019 - 2026 Thousand Quarterly
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