Female share of low pay earners in Rwanda

Rwanda: Female share of low pay earners was 48.2 in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
48.2
Change on year
down 5.3%
World rank
37th
of 70 countries
All-time high
50.89
in 2023
All-time low
35.28
in 2014
Years of data
6
2014–2024

Female share of low pay earners in Rwanda, 2014–2024

02040602014201920242014: 35.32017: 50.42021: 48.12022: 492023: 50.92024: 48.2

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, female share of low pay earners in Rwanda stood at 48.2.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.3% on the previous year and up 36.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, female share of low pay earners in Rwanda peaked at 50.89 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 35.28, in 2014.

That places Rwanda 37th out of 70 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 42.83 35.28 50.37 2
2020s 49.07 48.14 50.89 4

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 34 South Africa 49.54
  2. 35 Brazil 48.88 compare
  3. 36 Poland 48.42 compare
  4. 38 Philippines 48.01 compare
  5. 39 Indonesia 47.69 compare
  6. 40 Paraguay 47.37 compare

See the full ranking of 70 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is female share of low pay earners in Rwanda?
Female share of low pay earners in Rwanda was 48.2 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest female share of low pay earners recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 50.89 in 2023.
What is the lowest female share of low pay earners recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was 35.28 in 2014.
How does Rwanda rank for female share of low pay earners?
Rwanda ranks 37th out of 70 countries with data for 2024.
Is female share of low pay earners rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is up 36.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Rwanda data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Female share of low pay earners. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Female share of low pay earners
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
70 places, 967 data points, 1990–2025
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