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Food prices raise inflation in Rwanda

Rwanda's consumer price index rose by 5.10 percent in October, putting the annual inflation rate at 4.2 percent.

It is noted that the increase of 0.43 in prices of Food and non alcoholic beverages is primary attributable to the increase of 0.92 of Bread and Cereals.

Generally, the increase in prices of Food and non alcoholic beverages is primary attributable to the increase of Bread and Cereals.

Rwanda's inflation rises to 5.10 pc in September 2013

Rwanda's overall inflation rate rose high of 5.10 percent in September from 4.04 percent in the previous month due to increases in  Food,  non-alcoholic beverages and Education.

Rwanda's annual inflation rises 4.04 % in August 2013

Rwanda's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, grew 4.04 percent year on year in August 2013 from 3.52% in the previous month due to increases in Food, non-alcoholic beverages and education

Rwanda's annual inflation stands at 3.52 percent in July 2013

Rwanda's consumer price index has risen by 3.52 percent in July 2013, putting the annual inflation rate at 4.4 percent.  However, the annual average underlying inflation rate which stood at +3.6 % in July 2013 is up from the previous month 3.5 %.

Trade data show promising signs for Rwanda's economy

Rwanda's trade balance recorded a deficit with a total trade of US$ 631.7 million which was made up of imports of US$ 380.1 million, exports of US$ 220.4 million, and re-exports of US$ 31.2 million during the second quarter of 2013.

Rwanda's annual inflation stands at 3.68 percent in June 2013

Rwanda's consumer price index has increased by 3.68 pc in June 2013 compared to 2.98 pc in the previous month. This gives a general inflation rate by an annual average of 4.6% during the month of June 2013.

Rwanda records robust first quarter economic growth in 2013

Rwanda’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 5.9 per cent in the first three months of 2013, compared to the 7 per cent recorded during the corresponding period of 2012.

Access to improved sanitation facilities increased in past five years in Rwanda

The percentage of households with access to improved sanitation has increased considerably over the past five years in Rwanda, from 59% to 75%, according to the latest Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey (EICV, 3).

Innovative tools for data management and data dissemination in Rwanda

The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda has put in place  a number of innovative tools to significantly revolutionize data management and data dissemination in Rwanda.

Rwanda to conduct the 4th Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey

Rwanda is to conduct the fourth Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey (EICV 4) that is slated to start in May this year.

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