3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Rwanda
Rwanda: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 39.4 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Rwanda, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2021, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Rwanda stood at 39.4. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.2% on the previous year and down 32.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Rwanda peaked at 185.4 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 39.4, in 2021.
Rwanda ranks 49th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 185.4 | — |
| 2001 | 167.6 | -9.6% |
| 2002 | 149.6 | -10.7% |
| 2003 | 133.2 | -11.0% |
| 2004 | 118.3 | -11.2% |
| 2005 | 105.2 | -11.1% |
| 2006 | 93.9 | -10.7% |
| 2007 | 84.5 | -10.0% |
| 2008 | 76.3 | -9.7% |
| 2009 | 69.6 | -8.8% |
| 2010 | 63.8 | -8.3% |
| 2011 | 58.6 | -8.2% |
| 2012 | 55.2 | -5.8% |
| 2013 | 52.2 | -5.4% |
| 2014 | 49.8 | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 47.7 | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 46.1 | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 44.6 | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 43.4 | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 42.1 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 40.7 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 39.4 | -3.2% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 39.4 is below the median for low income countries, which is 66, 60% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 39.4 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 53.75, 73% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 118.36 | 69.6 | 185.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 50.35 | 42.1 | 63.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.05 | 39.4 | 40.7 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Rwanda?
- 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Rwanda was 39.4 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 185.4 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.4 in 2021.
- How does Rwanda rank for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
- Rwanda ranks 49th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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