Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Rwanda
Rwanda: Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate was -2.11 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-2.11 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 20.1%
World rank
88th
of 200 countries
All-time high
118.19 % change on previous year
in 1994
All-time low
-54.56 % change on previous year
in 1995
Years of data
63
1962–2024
Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Rwanda, 1962–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Rwanda stood at -2.11 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 20.1% on the previous year and up 39.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Rwanda peaked at 118.19 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -54.56 % change on previous year, in 1995.
Rwanda ranks 88th of 200 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 under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | -0.3421 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | -0.0699 % change on previous year | -79.6% |
| 1964 | 0.3496 % change on previous year | -600.3% |
| 1965 | 0.9481 % change on previous year | +171.2% |
| 1966 | 1.75 % change on previous year | +84.8% |
| 1967 | 2.74 % change on previous year | +56.3% |
| 1968 | 3.57 % change on previous year | +30.3% |
| 1969 | 4.46 % change on previous year | +25.0% |
| 1970 | 4.99 % change on previous year | +11.7% |
| 1971 | 5.22 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 1972 | 5.39 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 1973 | 6.24 % change on previous year | +15.7% |
| 1974 | 6.71 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 1975 | 6.77 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 1976 | 6.06 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 1977 | 4.45 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 1978 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -63.6% |
| 1979 | -1.29 % change on previous year | -179.6% |
| 1980 | -3.35 % change on previous year | +159.6% |
| 1981 | -4.55 % change on previous year | +35.6% |
| 1982 | -4.53 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1983 | -3.53 % change on previous year | -22.1% |
| 1984 | -1.79 % change on previous year | -49.2% |
| 1985 | -1 % change on previous year | -43.9% |
| 1986 | -1.38 % change on previous year | +37.5% |
| 1987 | -1.48 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 1988 | -1.03 % change on previous year | -30.3% |
| 1989 | 0.3327 % change on previous year | -132.3% |
| 1990 | 2.93 % change on previous year | +779.8% |
| 1991 | 6.66 % change on previous year | +127.7% |
| 1992 | 9.94 % change on previous year | +49.1% |
| 1993 | 10.98 % change on previous year | +10.5% |
| 1994 | 118.19 % change on previous year | +976.7% |
| 1995 | -54.56 % change on previous year | -146.2% |
| 1996 | -6.54 % change on previous year | -88.0% |
| 1997 | 5.92 % change on previous year | -190.5% |
| 1998 | 3.9 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 1999 | -3.15 % change on previous year | -180.7% |
| 2000 | -5.66 % change on previous year | +80.0% |
| 2001 | -6.2 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 2002 | -8.37 % change on previous year | +34.9% |
| 2003 | -9.82 % change on previous year | +17.4% |
| 2004 | -10.06 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 2005 | -9.6 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2006 | -9.37 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2007 | -9.04 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2008 | -9.18 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 2009 | -9.17 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2010 | -8.88 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2011 | -8.92 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 2012 | -7.35 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 2013 | -5.21 % change on previous year | -29.1% |
| 2014 | -3.49 % change on previous year | -33.0% |
| 2015 | -2.43 % change on previous year | -30.4% |
| 2016 | -1.53 % change on previous year | -36.8% |
| 2017 | -0.7646 % change on previous year | -50.2% |
| 2018 | -0.9305 % change on previous year | +21.7% |
| 2019 | -1.39 % change on previous year | +49.2% |
| 2020 | -1.97 % change on previous year | +42.1% |
| 2021 | -2.1 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2022 | -1.98 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2023 | -1.76 % change on previous year | -11.0% |
| 2024 | -2.11 % change on previous year | +20.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.68 % change on previous year | -0.3421 % change on previous year | 4.46 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1970s | 4.62 % change on previous year | -1.29 % change on previous year | 6.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -2.23 % change on previous year | -4.55 % change on previous year | 0.3327 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.43 % change on previous year | -54.56 % change on previous year | 118.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -8.65 % change on previous year | -10.06 % change on previous year | -5.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -4.09 % change on previous year | -8.92 % change on previous year | -0.7646 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.99 % change on previous year | -2.11 % change on previous year | -1.76 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 85 Cameroon -2.06 % change on previous year compare
- 86 New Zealand -2.1 % change on previous year compare
- 87 Benin -2.11 % change on previous year compare
- 89 Tanzania, United Republic of -2.15 % change on previous year compare
- 90 Mauritius -2.16 % change on previous year compare
- 91 Côte d'Ivoire -2.2 % change on previous year compare
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 number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Rwanda?
- Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Rwanda was -2.11 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 118.19 % change on previous year in 1994.
- What is the lowest number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was -54.56 % change on previous year in 1995.
- How does Rwanda rank for number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate?
- Rwanda ranks 88th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.4%. 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 under-five 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 under-five deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Number of under-five deaths World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of under-five deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.