Child deaths in Rwanda

Rwanda: Child deaths was 3,284 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
3,284
Change on year
down 4.1%
World rank
45th
of 200 countries
All-time high
68,779
in 1994
All-time low
3,284
in 2024
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Child deaths in Rwanda, 1961–2024

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Rwanda recorded 3,284 for child deaths in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 64 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.1% on the previous year and down 36.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child deaths in Rwanda peaked at 68,779 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 3,284, in 2024.

Rwanda ranks 45th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 15,363 14,200 17,170 9
1970s 23,274 18,044 27,139 10
1980s 21,513 19,804 25,230 10
1990s 29,418 20,555 68,779 10
2000s 15,252 8,534 22,179 10
2010s 5,334 4,145 7,555 10
2020s 3,598 3,284 3,952 5

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 42 Egypt 3,664 compare
  2. 43 United States 3,661 compare
  3. 44 Haiti 3,578 compare
  4. 46 State of Palestine 3,076 compare
  5. 47 Congo 2,236 compare
  6. 48 Algeria 2,086 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is child deaths in Rwanda?
Child deaths in Rwanda was 3,284 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child deaths recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 68,779 in 1994.
What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was 3,284 in 2024.
How does Rwanda rank for child deaths?
Rwanda ranks 45th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is child deaths rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is down 36.4%. 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 Child deaths (aged 1-4 years). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Child deaths (aged 1-4 years)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
249 places, 13,742 data points, 1955–2024
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