In March 2025, Rwanda’s industrial output rose by 5% compared to March 2024, against an annual average increase of 9.4%, according to the latest Index of Industrial Production released by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). The index, which serves as an indicator of short-term industrial performance based on production levels, highlights electricity production as a standout sector, recording a remarkable 23.2% year-on-year increase. The furniture and other manufacturing segment also posted strong growth of 19.3%. This significant growth reflects ongoing improvements in ene

In March 2025, Rwanda’s industrial output rose by 5% compared to March 2024, against an annual average increase of 9.4%, according to the latest Index of Industrial Production released by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). The index, which serves as an indicator of short-term industrial performance based on production levels, highlights electricity production as a standout sector, recording a remarkable 23.2% year-on-year increase. The furniture and other manufacturing segment also posted strong growth of 19.3%. This significant growth reflects ongoing improvements in energy infrastructure and a rising demand for electricity from both industrial users and households. According to the index, the output of manufacturing activities increased by 1.7%. This was driven by a 7.8% rise in food processing and a 19.3% increase in furniture and other manufacturing. However, the manufacturing of textiles, clothing, and leather goods declined by 11.2%, while the manufacturing of wood, paper, and printing products dropped by 8.2%. Mining and quarrying, another key industrial activity, grew by 4.1% compared to March 2024, while water supply and waste management saw a modest increase of 1.4%. Although their contribution to the overall index was relatively small, these sectors remained part of the broader industrial expansion. On a month-to-month basis, March 2025 also demonstrated healthy momentum, with industrial output rising by 3.9% compared to February. Mining activity was particularly dynamic during this period, surging by 17.2%, while the manufacturing of beverages and tobacco products increased by 11.4%

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