Deaths from cardiovascular disease type in Rwanda
Rwanda: Deaths from cardiovascular disease type was 198.1 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Deaths from cardiovascular disease type in Rwanda, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths from cardiovascular disease type in Rwanda is 198.1, 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, deaths from cardiovascular disease type in Rwanda peaked at 255.29 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 166.7, 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.
Deaths from cardiovascular disease type in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 255.29 | — |
| 2001 | 237.76 | -6.9% |
| 2002 | 224.36 | -5.6% |
| 2003 | 206.8 | -7.8% |
| 2004 | 183.8 | -11.1% |
| 2005 | 173.47 | -5.6% |
| 2006 | 166.7 | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 168.37 | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 169.24 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 168.88 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 172.3 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 177.26 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 178.98 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 177.02 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 177 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 177.55 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 179.01 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 182.83 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 184.35 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 187.89 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 184.03 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 198.1 | +7.6% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 198.1 is below the median for low income countries, which is 283.61, 70% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 198.1 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 202.31, 98% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 195.47 | 166.7 | 255.29 | 10 |
| 2010s | 179.42 | 172.3 | 187.89 | 10 |
| 2020s | 191.06 | 184.03 | 198.1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from cardiovascular disease type in Rwanda?
- Deaths from cardiovascular disease type in Rwanda was 198.1 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from cardiovascular disease type recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 255.29 in 2000.
- What is the lowest deaths from cardiovascular disease type recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 166.7 in 2006.
- How does Rwanda rank for deaths from cardiovascular disease type?
- Rwanda ranks 71st out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from cardiovascular disease 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from cardiovascular disease type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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