Number of reported cholera deaths in Rwanda
Rwanda: Number of reported cholera deaths was 1 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1
World rank
42nd
of 119 countries
All-time high
74
in 1998
All-time low
0
in 1979
Years of data
35
1978–2023
Number of reported cholera deaths in Rwanda, 1978–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 1 for number of reported cholera deaths in 2023.
Over the whole period, number of reported cholera deaths in Rwanda peaked at 74 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1979.
Rwanda ranks 42nd of 119 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of reported cholera deaths in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 48 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1980 | 4 | — |
| 1981 | 1 | -75.0% |
| 1982 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 1983 | 5 | +150.0% |
| 1984 | 13 | +160.0% |
| 1985 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1986 | 7 | — |
| 1987 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 1988 | 3 | -50.0% |
| 1989 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 35 | — |
| 1992 | 35 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 34 | -2.9% |
| 1994 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 10 | — |
| 1997 | 16 | +60.0% |
| 1998 | 74 | +362.5% |
| 1999 | 49 | -33.8% |
| 2000 | 8 | -83.7% |
| 2001 | 2 | -75.0% |
| 2003 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 21 | — |
| 2007 | 21 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 1 | — |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 1 is below the median for low income countries, which is 7, 14% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 1 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4, 25% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 24 | 0 | 48 | 2 |
| 1980s | 4.1 | 0 | 13 | 10 |
| 1990s | 28.11 | 0 | 74 | 9 |
| 2000s | 5.78 | 0 | 21 | 9 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020s | 0.3333 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of reported cholera deaths in Rwanda?
- Number of reported cholera deaths in Rwanda was 1 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of reported cholera deaths recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 74 in 1998.
- What is the lowest number of reported cholera deaths recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1979.
- How does Rwanda rank for number of reported cholera deaths?
- Rwanda ranks 42nd out of 119 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number of reported cholera deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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