The number of unemployed persons in Rwanda increased to 877.72 Thousand in the third quarter of 2026 from 728.69 Thousand in the second quarter of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Rwanda averaged 770.18 Thousand from 2019 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 1147.60 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2022 and a record low of 536.71 Thousand in the first quarter of 2020. source: National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
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 Unemployed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
877.72 728.69 1147.60 536.71 2019 - 2026 Thousand Quarterly