https://en.sputniknews.africa/20261009/1089844018.html

Rwanda's Economy Surges 9.7% in First Half of 2026: Central Bank

Rwanda's Economy Surges 9.7% in First Half of 2026: Central Bank

Sputnik Africa

Rwanda's Economy Surges 9.7% in First Half of 2026: Central Bank Driven by expansion in industry—including construction and manufacturing—as well as... 09.10.2026, Sputnik Africa

2026-10-09T22:10+0200

2026-10-09T22:10+0200

2026-10-09T22:24+0200

sputnik africa

https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07ea/0a/09/1089843859_0:0:1280:720_1920x0_80_0_0_86dc32b9397f38388c5a826271b5252b.jpg

Rwanda's Economy Surges 9.7% in First Half of 2026: Central Bank Driven by expansion in industry—including construction and manufacturing—as well as services and agriculture, the country recorded strong economic growth despite challenges, central bank governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye said on Thursday.Economic Growth by Sector:• 15.5% — Industry• 7.4% — Services• 5.9% — AgricultureThe bank projects 7.8% GDP growth for 2026, but warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict could disrupt international trade, raise transport and production costs, and weaken external demand.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

2026

News

en_EN

sputnik africa