In the latest report released on 17 April Rwanda achieved an HCI+ score of 157. This performance notably surpasses the Sub-Saharan Africa average of 126 and the low-income country average of 116.

The HCI+ measures how effectively a nation builds and utilizes human capital through sustained investments.

Rwanda was specifically selected for its outstanding outcomes compared to economic peers, demonstrating marked improvements in on-the-job learning and health outcomes since 2010.

“This recognition from the World Bank Group reflects Rwanda's sustained commitment to investing in its people,” said Yusuf Murangwa, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning.

“Our focus on health, quality education, and creating pathways to productive employment is delivering measurable results for Rwandans and the economy, and we are integrating sustainability into every sector to ensure these gains endure for decades to come,” he added.

The data highlights several key areas of success. In the health sector, survival to age 60 reached 79 per cent, while the probability of no stunting stands at 70.2 per cent.

Education outcomes also showed strength, with school quality scoring 417—well above the regional average of 341.

Furthermore, the tertiary completion ratio of 22.8 per cent is more than double the regional benchmark.

Labor market statistics also contributed to the high ranking. Youth wage employment was recorded at 65.2 per cent, significantly higher than the regional average of 26.7 per cent, while adult wage employment reached 62.4 per cent.

The HCI+ is an expanded metric that includes higher education and job quality to quantify how human development translates into economic results, according to the statement.

The Rwanda currently exceeds regional benchmarks. The government maintains its long-term target of reaching upper-middle-income averages by 2035.