Industrial Output Rises by 3.7% in May
Rwanda’s formal industrial sector recorded a 3.7% increase in output in May 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, according to the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). The annual average growth rate over the past 12 months stood at 6.1%.
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) report highlights notable growth across several sectors. Mining and quarrying saw the largest increase at 9.7%, followed by water supply and waste management at 8.7%. Electricity generation grew by 2.8%, while manufacturing activities rose by 1.8%.
The growth in manufacturing was driven by a 6.8% increase in food processing and a 5.9% rise in the production of beverages and tobacco products. In contrast, the manufacture of textiles, clothing, and leather goods declined by 3.9%.
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