The latest assessment places Rwanda ahead of countries with comparable income levels, reflecting notable progress across health, education, and labour market performance.
The country achieved a score of 157 on the HCI+, significantly surpassing the Sub-Saharan Africa average of 126 and the low-income country benchmark of 116.
The HCI+ evaluates how effectively nations are building and utilising human capital by measuring the future productivity of children born today.
It considers access to quality healthcare, education, and employment opportunities, while also accounting for inefficiencies such as underused skills.
Compared to the original index, the HCI+ introduces broader indicators, including higher education attainment, job quality, and transitions within the labour market.
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa attributed the achievement to Rwanda’s long-standing policy focus.
“Our focus on health, quality education, and creating pathways to productive employment is delivering measurable results for Rwandans and the economy,” he stated.
He further noted that sustainability is being embedded across sectors to secure lasting impact.
Key indicators underline this progress. The probability of surviving to age 60 has reached 79 per cent, exceeding the regional average of 73.8 per cent.
Efforts to combat child stunting have also advanced, with 70.2 per cent of children expected to grow without stunting.
In education, Rwanda posted a harmonised learning score of 417 and a tertiary completion rate of 22.8 per cent.
Meanwhile, employment data shows encouraging trends, particularly among youth and wage earners, pointing to improved access to stable jobs. Overall, the gains reflect steady advancement since 2010, especially in health and workplace learning.
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