Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Rwanda
Rwanda: Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months was 81.4 in 2020. ▲ Rising
Latest (2020)
81.4
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
17th
of 36 countries
All-time high
81.5
in 2018
All-time low
57.1
in 2015
Years of data
5
2000–2020
Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Rwanda, 2000–2020
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2020, introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Rwanda stood at 81.4.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and up 30.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Rwanda peaked at 81.5 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 57.1, in 2015.
That places Rwanda 17th out of 36 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 74.5 | — |
| 2010 | 62.4 | -16.2% |
| 2015 | 57.1 | -8.5% |
| 2018 | 81.5 | +42.7% |
| 2020 | 81.4 | -0.1% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 81.4 is above the median for low income countries, which is 79.3, 1.0× the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 81.4 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 76.2, 1.1× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 74.5 | 74.5 | 74.5 | 1 |
| 2010s | 67 | 57.1 | 81.5 | 3 |
| 2020s | 81.4 | 81.4 | 81.4 | 1 |
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More health data for Rwanda
- 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)
- 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)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Rwanda?
- Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Rwanda was 81.4 in 2020, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 81.5 in 2018.
- What is the lowest introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.1 in 2015.
- How does Rwanda rank for introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months?
- Rwanda ranks 17th out of 36 countries with data for 2020.
- Is introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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