Death rate from rheumatic heart diseases in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Death rate from rheumatic heart diseases was 0.814 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Death rate from rheumatic heart diseases in Republic of Moldova, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 people.
Analysis
In 2021, death rate from rheumatic heart diseases in Republic of Moldova stood at 0.814 deaths per 100,000 people. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is down 9.5% on the previous year and down 73.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, death rate from rheumatic heart diseases in Republic of Moldova peaked at 7.12 deaths per 100,000 people in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.814 deaths per 100,000 people, in 2021.
Republic of Moldova ranks 128th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Death rate from rheumatic heart diseases in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7.01 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2001 | 6.67 deaths per 100,000 people | -4.9% |
| 2002 | 7.12 deaths per 100,000 people | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 5.57 deaths per 100,000 people | -21.8% |
| 2004 | 5.58 deaths per 100,000 people | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 5.99 deaths per 100,000 people | +7.3% |
| 2006 | 5.01 deaths per 100,000 people | -16.3% |
| 2007 | 4.62 deaths per 100,000 people | -7.9% |
| 2008 | 3.69 deaths per 100,000 people | -20.1% |
| 2009 | 3.48 deaths per 100,000 people | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 3.6 deaths per 100,000 people | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 3.07 deaths per 100,000 people | -14.7% |
| 2012 | 2.53 deaths per 100,000 people | -17.8% |
| 2013 | 1.74 deaths per 100,000 people | -30.9% |
| 2014 | 1.54 deaths per 100,000 people | -11.8% |
| 2015 | 1.42 deaths per 100,000 people | -7.4% |
| 2016 | 1.48 deaths per 100,000 people | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 1.3 deaths per 100,000 people | -12.4% |
| 2018 | 0.8331 deaths per 100,000 people | -35.8% |
| 2019 | 1.03 deaths per 100,000 people | +23.4% |
| 2020 | 0.8993 deaths per 100,000 people | -12.5% |
| 2021 | 0.814 deaths per 100,000 people | -9.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.47 deaths per 100,000 people | 3.48 deaths per 100,000 people | 7.12 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.85 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.8331 deaths per 100,000 people | 3.6 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8567 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.814 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.8993 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
- 125 Hungary 0.8959 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 126 San Marino 0.8731 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 127 Malaysia 0.8549 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 129 Dominican Republic 0.7968 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 130 Bahamas 0.7871 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 131 Viet Nam 0.7863 deaths per 100,000 people compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is death rate from rheumatic heart diseases in Republic of Moldova?
- Death rate from rheumatic heart diseases in Republic of Moldova was 0.814 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest death rate from rheumatic heart diseases recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 7.12 deaths per 100,000 people in 2002.
- What is the lowest death rate from rheumatic heart diseases recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.814 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for death rate from rheumatic heart diseases?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 128th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is death rate from rheumatic heart diseases rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Death rate from rheumatic heart diseases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of age-standardized deaths from rheumatic heart disease in both sexes, per 100,000 people.