The number of employed persons in Rwanda decreased to 4706.24 Thousand in the second quarter of 2026 from 4974.22 Thousand in the first quarter of 2026. Employed Persons in Rwanda averaged 3885.50 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 4706.24 4974.22 Thousand May 2026
Employment Rate 53.80 57.20 percent May 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 62.10 64.30 percent May 2026
Unemployed Persons 728.69 615.35 Thousand May 2026
Unemployment Rate 13.40 11.00 percent May 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 15.70 13.40 percent May 2026


Rwanda Employed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
4706.24 4974.22 4974.22 3130.20 2019 - 2026 Thousand Quarterly
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