This classification manual is designed to serve as a standard tool for statistical practitioners in their endeavors to produce required statistics on the social, political, and economic situation of Rwanda.

The aim of this publication should be to serve as a convenient volume for statistical reference and as a guide to other statistical publication and sources. This first edition shows now the available codes for the Classification of Individual Consumption according to Purpose (COICOP), adapted to Rwandan situation. Users of the Classification Manual are urged to make their information needs known for consideration in planning future editions. We are confident that this Classification Manual will become key guidelines in furnishing a wide range of development information on Rwanda.