Deaths from malnutrition ghe in Rwanda
Rwanda: Deaths from malnutrition ghe was 1,020 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from malnutrition ghe in Rwanda, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths from malnutrition ghe in Rwanda is 1,020, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and down 37.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from malnutrition ghe in Rwanda peaked at 4,286 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1,020, in 2021.
Rwanda ranks 42nd of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths from malnutrition ghe in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,286 | — |
| 2001 | 4,284 | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 3,868 | -9.7% |
| 2003 | 3,921 | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 3,397 | -13.4% |
| 2005 | 3,072 | -9.6% |
| 2006 | 2,628 | -14.5% |
| 2007 | 2,403 | -8.6% |
| 2008 | 2,137 | -11.1% |
| 2009 | 1,854 | -13.2% |
| 2010 | 1,728 | -6.8% |
| 2011 | 1,632 | -5.6% |
| 2012 | 1,518 | -7.0% |
| 2013 | 1,390 | -8.4% |
| 2014 | 1,290 | -7.2% |
| 2015 | 1,223 | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 1,192 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 1,159 | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 1,110 | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 1,078 | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 1,043 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 1,020 | -2.2% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 1,020 is below the median for low income countries, which is 1,883, 54% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 1,020 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,076, 95% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,185 | 1,854 | 4,286 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,332 | 1,078 | 1,728 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,032 | 1,020 | 1,043 | 2 |
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.891 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 2,738 (2100)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.9441 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.065 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.9697 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0663 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from malnutrition ghe in Rwanda?
- Deaths from malnutrition ghe in Rwanda was 1,020 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from malnutrition ghe recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 4,286 in 2000.
- What is the lowest deaths from malnutrition ghe recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,020 in 2021.
- How does Rwanda rank for deaths from malnutrition ghe?
- Rwanda ranks 42nd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from malnutrition ghe rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.5%. 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 Deaths from malnutrition ghe. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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