Deaths from meningitis in Rwanda
Rwanda: Deaths from meningitis was 1,142 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from meningitis 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 deaths from meningitis in Rwanda is 1,142 deaths, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 7.6% on the previous year and up 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from meningitis in Rwanda peaked at 4,040 deaths in 2000 and was at its lowest, 963.59 deaths, in 2013.
That places Rwanda 37th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,061 deaths | 1,267 deaths | 4,040 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,019 deaths | 963.59 deaths | 1,129 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,102 deaths | 1,062 deaths | 1,142 deaths | 2 |
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More health data for Rwanda
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 860.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2,738 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 117,118 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 123,314 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 124,049 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 130,109 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 132,457 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 137,831 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from meningitis in Rwanda?
- Deaths from meningitis in Rwanda was 1,142 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from meningitis recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 4,040 deaths in 2000.
- What is the lowest deaths from meningitis recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 963.59 deaths in 2013.
- How does Rwanda rank for deaths from meningitis?
- Rwanda ranks 37th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from meningitis rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 Deaths from meningitis. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from meningitis in both sexes.