The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda on Wednesday April 16, 2025 released the 7th Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey (EICV7), showcasing strong progress in key development indicators:

• Over 1.5 million people lifted out of poverty since 2017
• Poverty rate declined from 39.8% to 27.4%
• Extreme poverty dropped from 11.3% to 5.4%

The report also highlights significant improvements in access to essential services: 

- Electricity access more than doubled — from 34.4% to 72%
- Mobile phone ownership rose from 66.9% to 84.6%
- Internet access increased from 17% to 30%

These results reflect the effectiveness of Rwanda’s national strategies and reaffirm the country’s commitment to inclusive development, aligned with Vision 2050 and NST2 goals.

Full report:https://lnkd.in/eNx_Xr4S