This was revealed in a report by the Global Investment Index, which is commonly used to assess various indicators that help investors determine where they can generate profits or face lower risks worldwide.
The 2026 report, which analyzed 100 countries, shows that an investment of $1 in Rwanda yields $2.27 over a period of five years, making it the most reliable place in the world to invest.
Rwanda ranked first with a score of 1.27, followed by India in second place with 1.26, then Malaysia, Botswana, and Qatar.
This index does not only consider the size of a country’s economy but focuses on three key factors investors evaluate before committing their capital.
The first factor is expected returns, which measures the amount of profit an investor can anticipate over the next five years.
The second is investment risk, including national security, corruption levels, and the strength of legal protections for investors’ assets.
The third factor, highly appreciated by investors in Rwanda, is the ease with which investors can repatriate their profits to their home countries without restrictions.
All these factors contributed to Rwanda outperforming other countries as a safe and profitable investment destination.
Some investors in Rwanda note that it is among the most investor-friendly countries globally, with a highly conducive business environment.
They also highlight that Rwanda does not restrict foreign investors from transferring their profits abroad. At any time, investors can send their earnings without obstacles, as they are granted full rights to use their money as they wish.
Fasseha Teame, an investor from Eritrea, said Rwanda is an excellent place to invest due to good governance and strong collaboration among institutions.
He stated:
“Rwanda is a great place for anyone to invest with confidence of making returns in a short period. For instance, we collaborate with various institutions and are responsible for managing the Kigali Logistics Platform. Operating here over the past five years has been a great opportunity, as we employ more than 700 people both directly and indirectly, 90% of whom are Rwandans.”
Economic experts affirm that in recent years Rwanda has made significant efforts to attract investors, including facilitating the repatriation of profits, unlike some countries that impose strict regulations or heavy taxes on profit transfers.
In Rwanda, foreign direct investment reached $3.2 billion in 2024, with a target of $4.6 billion by 2029.
The country’s economy grew by 9.4% in 2025, surpassing the projected target of 7%.
In 2025, the World Bank ranked Rwanda third globally in Business Readiness, making it the top performer in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Under its Vision 2050, Rwanda aims to become a regional hub for various services.
