Number of deaths from cardiovascular diseases by type in Rwanda
Rwanda: Number of deaths from cardiovascular diseases by type was 198.1 deaths in 2021. ▼ Falling
Number of deaths from cardiovascular diseases by type in Rwanda, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of deaths from cardiovascular diseases by type in Rwanda is 198.1 deaths, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.6% on the previous year and up 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of deaths from cardiovascular diseases by type in Rwanda peaked at 255.29 deaths in 2000 and was at its lowest, 166.7 deaths, in 2006.
That places Rwanda 71st out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Number of deaths from cardiovascular diseases by type in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 255.29 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 237.76 deaths | -6.9% |
| 2002 | 224.36 deaths | -5.6% |
| 2003 | 206.8 deaths | -7.8% |
| 2004 | 183.8 deaths | -11.1% |
| 2005 | 173.47 deaths | -5.6% |
| 2006 | 166.7 deaths | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 168.37 deaths | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 169.24 deaths | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 168.88 deaths | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 172.3 deaths | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 177.26 deaths | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 178.98 deaths | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 177.02 deaths | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 177 deaths | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 177.55 deaths | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 179.01 deaths | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 182.83 deaths | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 184.35 deaths | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 187.89 deaths | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 184.03 deaths | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 198.1 deaths | +7.6% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 198.1 deaths is below the median for low income countries, which is 283.61 deaths, 70% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 198.1 deaths is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 202.31 deaths, 98% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 195.47 deaths | 166.7 deaths | 255.29 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 179.42 deaths | 172.3 deaths | 187.89 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 191.06 deaths | 184.03 deaths | 198.1 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of deaths from cardiovascular diseases by type in Rwanda?
- Number of deaths from cardiovascular diseases by type in Rwanda was 198.1 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of deaths from cardiovascular diseases by type recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 255.29 deaths in 2000.
- What is the lowest number of deaths from cardiovascular diseases by type recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 166.7 deaths in 2006.
- How does Rwanda rank for number of deaths from cardiovascular diseases by type?
- Rwanda ranks 71st out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is number of deaths from cardiovascular diseases by type rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of deaths from cardiovascular diseases by type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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