How does Rwanda rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?

Rwanda ranks 16th out of 125 countries with data for 2013.

Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) rising or falling in Rwanda?

Over the last ten years it is up 93.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Rwanda data come from?

The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Rwanda

Name: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Rwanda
Creator: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Rwanda: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) was 461.04 billion constant LCU in 2013. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2013)

461.04 billion constant LCU

Change on year

up 13.7%

World rank

16th

of 125 countries

All-time high

528.61 billion constant LCU

in 2011

All-time low

11.64 billion constant LCU

in 1989

Years of data

1970–2013

Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Rwanda, 1970–2013

Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.

Analysis

In 2013, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Rwanda stood at 461.04 billion constant LCU.

That represents a change of up 13.7% on the previous year and up 93.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Rwanda peaked at 528.61 billion constant LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 11.64 billion constant LCU, in 1989.

That places Rwanda 16th out of 125 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	78.26 billion constant LCU	51.18 billion constant LCU	140.69 billion constant LCU	10
1980s	77.10 billion constant LCU	11.64 billion constant LCU	107.66 billion constant LCU	10
1990s	153.85 billion constant LCU	74.93 billion constant LCU	356.08 billion constant LCU	10
2000s	286.16 billion constant LCU	203.12 billion constant LCU	383.24 billion constant LCU	10
2010s	451.91 billion constant LCU	405.38 billion constant LCU	528.61 billion constant LCU	4

Countries ranked near Rwanda

13 Paraguay 484.81 billion constant LCU compare
14 Guinea 483.83 billion constant LCU compare
15 Philippines 465.22 billion constant LCU compare
17 Burundi 298.18 billion constant LCU compare
18 Mexico 244.66 billion constant LCU compare
19 United States 222.23 billion constant LCU compare

See the full ranking of 125 places →

More economy & growth data for Rwanda

DEC alternative conversion factor 1,428 LCU per US$ (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.10 trillion current LCU (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 771.20 million current US$ (2025)
Taxes less subsidies on products 1.25 trillion current LCU (2025)
Taxes less subsidies on products 871.77 million current US$ (2025)
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -515.66 billion current LCU (2025)
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -360.99 million current US$ (2025)
GNI per capita 1.57 million current LCU (2025)
GNI per capita, Atlas method 1,150 current US$ (2025)
GNI 22.87 trillion current LCU (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Rwanda?: Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Rwanda was 461.04 billion constant LCU in 2013, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Rwanda?: The highest recorded value was 528.61 billion constant LCU in 2011.
What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Rwanda?: The lowest recorded value was 11.64 billion constant LCU in 1989.
How does Rwanda rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?: Rwanda ranks 16th out of 125 countries with data for 2013.
Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) rising or falling in Rwanda?: Over the last ten years it is up 93.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Rwanda data come from?: The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (constant LCU)
Unit: constant LCU
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 125 places, 3,676 data points, 1960–2013
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.