Share of students from abroad in Rwanda
Rwanda: Share of students from abroad was 6.22 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6.22
Change on year
down 6.2%
World rank
60th
of 134 countries
All-time high
6.64
in 2023
All-time low
0.7186
in 2001
Years of data
14
1999–2024
Share of students from abroad in Rwanda, 1999–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of students from abroad in Rwanda is 6.22, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 6.2% on the previous year and up 571.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of students from abroad in Rwanda peaked at 6.64 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.7186, in 2001.
Rwanda ranks 60th of 134 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of students from abroad in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1.14 | — |
| 2001 | 0.7186 | -37.2% |
| 2012 | 0.7636 | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 0.9557 | +25.2% |
| 2014 | 0.9276 | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 0.9684 | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 0.7258 | -25.1% |
| 2017 | 1.73 | +138.3% |
| 2018 | 4.03 | +133.1% |
| 2019 | 3.64 | -9.8% |
| 2020 | 4.2 | +15.5% |
| 2022 | 4.53 | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 6.64 | +46.3% |
| 2024 | 6.22 | -6.2% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 6.22 is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.38, 4.5× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 6.22 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.61, 3.9× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1 |
| 2000s | 0.7186 | 0.7186 | 0.7186 | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.72 | 0.7258 | 4.03 | 8 |
| 2020s | 5.4 | 4.2 | 6.64 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More education data for Rwanda
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.15 (2019)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.03 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,324 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 795,920 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 305,636 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 299,593 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 901,617 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.01 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.93 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of students from abroad in Rwanda?
- Share of students from abroad in Rwanda was 6.22 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of students from abroad recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 6.64 in 2023.
- What is the lowest share of students from abroad recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7186 in 2001.
- How does Rwanda rank for share of students from abroad?
- Rwanda ranks 60th out of 134 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of students from abroad rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 571.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of students from abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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