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Rwanda remittances surge 27% to $639mn, boosting FX inflows

The Central Business District of Kigali, Rwanda. Photo by Andreas @ Pixabay
The Central Business District of Kigali, Rwanda. Photo by Andreas @ Pixabay
  • Rwanda remittances rose 27% to $639mn in 2025.
  • Diaspora inflows projected to reach $726mn in 2026.

 

KIGALI, RWANDA – Rwanda’s remittance inflows jumped 27% in 2025 to $639.84 million, highlighting the growing role of the country’s diaspora in supplying vital foreign currency to the economy.

The rise from $502.43 million in 2024 reflects a sustained increase in money transfers from Rwandans living abroad, driven by expanding diaspora communities and the rapid adoption of digital financial services.

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