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This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Rwanda statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Rwandan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Rwandan-specific metadata information.

Indicator available

Percentage of rural households who live within 0-19 minutes’ walk of an all-weather road
Geographical coverage

Rwanda
Unit of measurement

Percentage (%)
Definitions

This indicator refers to the proportion of households having access to an all-season road within 0-19 minutes’ walk. This is considered to be roughly equivalent to 2 km distance.
Calculations

Total number of rural households living within 0-19 minutes’ walk of an all-weather road / Total number of rural households * 100
Other information

Walking time is used in place of distance measures in this indicator due to the availability of historical data on this measure. Recent data using the 2 km distance benchmark are available from the same data source, but have not been included in this dashboard.
Comments and limitations

The protocols for collecting data, and the nature and scope of the questions, were relatively similar from EICV1 (1999/2001) through EICV6. Reflecting the evolving best practice in poverty measurement, a number of important methodological changes were made for EICV7 (2023-2024). Please see the linked data source for more information on methodology.
Data last updated

12/05/2026
Metadata last updated

12/05/2026

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Proportion of the rural population who live within 2 km of an all-season road
Indicator number

9.1.1
Target name

Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all
Target number

9.1
Global indicator description

The indicator (commonly known as the Rural Access Index or RAI) measures the share of a country’s rural population that lives within 2 km of an all-season road.
UN designated tier

Tier III
UN custodian agency

World Bank (WB)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (pdf 894kB) opens in a new window

Source 1

Organisation

National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR)
Periodicity

Every 3 years
Earliest available data

2000
Geographical coverage

Rwanda
Link to data source Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey (EICV) - Thematic Report Utilities and Amenities opens in a new window
Release date 2024
Next release

2027
Statistical classification

Official statistics
Contact details

info@statistics.gov.rw
Other information

The protocols for collecting data, and the nature and scope of the questions, were relatively similar from EICV1 (1999/2001) through EICV6. Reflecting the evolving best practice in poverty measurement, a number of important methodological changes were made for EICV7 (2023-2024). Please see the linked data source for more information on methodology.
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