The number of employed persons in Rwanda increased to 4752.92 Thousand in the third quarter of 2026 from 4706.24 Thousand in the second quarter of 2026. Employed Persons in Rwanda averaged 3913.48 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 4752.92 4706.24 Thousand Aug 2026
Employment Rate 54.00 53.80 percent Aug 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 63.90 62.10 percent Aug 2026
Unemployed Persons 877.72 728.69 Thousand Aug 2026
Unemployment Rate 15.60 13.40 percent Aug 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 18.80 15.70 percent Aug 2026


Rwanda Employed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
4752.92 4706.24 4974.22 3130.20 2019 - 2026 Thousand Quarterly
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