Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Rwanda
Rwanda: Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate was -1.09 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Rwanda, 1986–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Rwanda is -1.09 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 86.4% on the previous year and up 87.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Rwanda peaked at 251.85 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -82.11 % change on previous year, in 1995.
That places Rwanda 66th out of 190 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 2.86 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 1988 | 5.41 % change on previous year | +94.6% |
| 1989 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -52.6% |
| 1990 | 7.5 % change on previous year | +192.5% |
| 1991 | 4.65 % change on previous year | -38.0% |
| 1992 | 11.11 % change on previous year | +138.9% |
| 1993 | 8 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 1994 | 251.85 % change on previous year | +3048.2% |
| 1995 | -82.11 % change on previous year | -132.6% |
| 1996 | -5.88 % change on previous year | -92.8% |
| 1997 | 28.12 % change on previous year | -578.1% |
| 1998 | 4.88 % change on previous year | -82.7% |
| 1999 | -13.95 % change on previous year | -386.0% |
| 2000 | -16.22 % change on previous year | +16.2% |
| 2001 | -12.9 % change on previous year | -20.4% |
| 2002 | -11.11 % change on previous year | -13.9% |
| 2003 | -16.67 % change on previous year | +50.0% |
| 2004 | -15 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 2005 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 5.88 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2008 | -5.56 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | -11.76 % change on previous year | +111.8% |
| 2010 | -6.67 % change on previous year | -43.3% |
| 2011 | -7.14 % change on previous year | +7.1% |
| 2012 | -7.69 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 2013 | -8.33 % change on previous year | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2018 | -9.09 % change on previous year | — |
| 2019 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2020 | -1 % change on previous year | — |
| 2021 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -201.0% |
| 2022 | -8 % change on previous year | -892.0% |
| 2023 | -1.09 % change on previous year | -86.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.4 % change on previous year | 2.56 % change on previous year | 5.41 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | 21.42 % change on previous year | -82.11 % change on previous year | 251.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -8.33 % change on previous year | -16.67 % change on previous year | 5.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.89 % change on previous year | -9.09 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.27 % change on previous year | -8 % change on previous year | 1.01 % change on previous year | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Rwanda?
- Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Rwanda was -1.09 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 251.85 % change on previous year in 1994.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was -82.11 % change on previous year in 1995.
- How does Rwanda rank for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate?
- Rwanda ranks 66th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of maternal deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Number of maternal deaths Trends in Maternal Mortality, World Health Organization (WHO)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of maternal deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.