Highest Unemployment in Rwanda

Top 49 cities ranked by highest unemployment

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Highest Unemployment — Rwanda

1 Nyabitekeli 14 11.4%

2 Kirimbi 14 11.4%

3 Kora 14 11.4%

4 Mabanza 14 11.4%

5 Macuba 14 11.4%

6 Mahembe 14 11.4%

7 Mugina 15 11.4%

8 Muhanga 15 11.4%

9 Mukamira 14 11.4%

10 Mukingo 13 11.4%

11 Musanze 13 11.4%

12 Ndera 12 11.4%

13 Ngororero 14 11.4%

14 Kirambo 14 11.4%

15 Nyagatare 11 11.4%

16 Nyamata 11 11.4%

17 Nyanza 15 11.4%

18 Nzega 15 11.4%

19 Rangiro 14 11.4%

20 Ruhango 15 11.4%

21 Ruhuha 11 11.4%

22 Rwamagana 11 11.4%

23 Shangi 14 11.4%

24 Shyorongi 13 11.4%

25 Umutara 11 11.4%

26 Gisenyi 14 11.4%

27 Bugarama 14 11.4%

28 Bushekeri 14 11.4%

29 Bushenge 14 11.4%

30 Busogo 13 11.4%

31 Butare 15 11.4%

32 Byumba 13 11.4%

33 Cyangugu 14 11.4%

34 Cyato 14 11.4%

35 Gahini 11 11.4%

36 Gihombo 14 11.4%

37 Gikongoro 15 11.4%

38 Bugaragara 11 11.4%

39 Gitarama 15 11.4%

40 Gitesi 14 11.4%

41 Kagano 14 11.4%

42 Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi 15 11.4%

43 Karambi 14 11.4%

44 Karengera 14 11.4%

45 Kayonza 11 11.4%

46 Kibungo 11 11.4%

47 Kibuye 14 11.4%

48 Kigali 12 11.4%

49 Kinigi 13 11.4%

Cities with the highest unemployment rates in Rwanda face significant economic challenges. Nyabitekeli has an unemployment rate of 11.4%. These communities often struggle with limited job opportunities, industry decline, or seasonal employment patterns.

High unemployment can have cascading effects on a community, including reduced consumer spending, lower tax revenues, and increased demand for social services. Understanding the causes — whether structural, cyclical, or seasonal — is important for developing effective solutions.

Many cities with high unemployment are actively working to diversify their economies, attract new industries, and invest in workforce development programs to help residents gain skills for in-demand occupations.

Did You Know?

1. In Nyabitekeli, about 1 in 9 workers is looking for a job.
2. Seasonal economies (tourism, agriculture) can cause unemployment rates to fluctuate dramatically throughout the year.
3. Many high-unemployment cities have seen improvement through targeted economic development and workforce training programs.

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