Child mortality under five death rate by wealth group in Rwanda

Rwanda: Child mortality under five death rate by wealth group was 3.76 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.76
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
45th
of 106 countries
All-time high
39.54
in 1994
All-time low
3.76
in 2024
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Child mortality under five death rate by wealth group in Rwanda, 1990–2024

0102030401990200720241990: 15.51991: 16.61992: 18.11993: 19.91994: 39.51995: 22.51996: 22.91997: 22.91998: 22.11999: 20.72000: 192001: 17.22002: 15.42003: 13.72004: 12.12005: 10.82006: 9.62007: 8.62008: 7.82009: 72010: 6.42011: 5.92012: 5.52013: 5.22014: 4.92015: 4.72016: 4.62017: 4.52018: 4.42019: 4.32020: 4.22021: 4.12022: 42023: 3.92024: 3.8

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, child mortality under five death rate by wealth group in Rwanda stood at 3.76. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.

The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and down 23.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality under five death rate by wealth group in Rwanda peaked at 39.54 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 3.76, in 2024.

That places Rwanda 45th out of 106 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 22.08 15.54 39.54 10
2000s 12.13 7.04 19.01 10
2010s 5.03 4.27 6.42 10
2020s 3.96 3.76 4.16 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality under five death rate by wealth group in Rwanda?
Child mortality under five death rate by wealth group in Rwanda was 3.76 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child mortality under five death rate by wealth group recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 39.54 in 1994.
What is the lowest child mortality under five death rate by wealth group recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was 3.76 in 2024.
How does Rwanda rank for child mortality under five death rate by wealth group?
Rwanda ranks 45th out of 106 countries with data for 2024.
Is child mortality under five death rate by wealth group rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is down 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Rwanda data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality under five death rate by wealth group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Child mortality under five death rate by wealth group
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
106 places, 3,710 data points, 1990–2024
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