Industrial output increased by 7.1% in February

In February 2025, industrial output increased by 7.1% compared to February 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 is an indicator that measures short-term industrial performance in terms of production, shows that mining and quarrying activities increased by 14%, while manufacturing grew by 0.7%. Electricity production increased by 21.5%, while water supply and waste management rose by 17% during the period under review. ALSO READ: Rwanda regis

In February 2025, industrial output increased by 7.1% compared to February 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 is an indicator that measures short-term industrial performance in terms of production, shows that mining and quarrying activities increased by 14%, while manufacturing grew by 0.7%. Electricity production increased by 21.5%, while water supply and waste management rose by 17% during the period under review. ALSO READ: Rwanda registers 8.9% economic growth in 2024 The increase in manufacturing activities is mainly attributed to a 26.0% rise in the manufacturing of metal products, machinery, and equipment, as well as a 28.2% increase in the manufacturing of non-metallic mineral products. However, the manufacturing of textiles, clothing, and leather goods decreased by 15.8%, according to the report.