Tuberculosis deaths by region in Rwanda
Rwanda: Tuberculosis deaths by region was 480 deaths in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tuberculosis deaths by region in Rwanda, 2000–2024
Source: WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2024, tuberculosis deaths by region in Rwanda stood at 480 deaths.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 37.1% on the previous year and down 56.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis deaths by region in Rwanda peaked at 6,300 deaths in 2000 and was at its lowest, 350 deaths, in 2023.
That places Rwanda 91st out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tuberculosis deaths by region in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6,300 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 5,200 deaths | -17.5% |
| 2002 | 4,200 deaths | -19.2% |
| 2003 | 3,400 deaths | -19.0% |
| 2004 | 3,000 deaths | -11.8% |
| 2005 | 2,700 deaths | -10.0% |
| 2006 | 2,000 deaths | -25.9% |
| 2007 | 1,700 deaths | -15.0% |
| 2008 | 1,500 deaths | -11.8% |
| 2009 | 1,300 deaths | -13.3% |
| 2010 | 1,300 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1,200 deaths | -7.7% |
| 2012 | 1,100 deaths | -8.3% |
| 2013 | 1,100 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1,100 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1,200 deaths | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 1,100 deaths | -8.3% |
| 2017 | 1,100 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1,100 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1,100 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1,300 deaths | +18.2% |
| 2021 | 1,400 deaths | +7.7% |
| 2022 | 650 deaths | -53.6% |
| 2023 | 350 deaths | -46.2% |
| 2024 | 480 deaths | +37.1% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 480 deaths is below the median for low income countries, which is 3,900 deaths, 12% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 480 deaths is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3,900 deaths, 12% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,130 deaths | 1,300 deaths | 6,300 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,140 deaths | 1,100 deaths | 1,300 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 836 deaths | 350 deaths | 1,400 deaths | 5 |
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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 tuberculosis deaths by region in Rwanda?
- Tuberculosis deaths by region in Rwanda was 480 deaths in 2024, according to WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tuberculosis deaths by region recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 6,300 deaths in 2000.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis deaths by region recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 350 deaths in 2023.
- How does Rwanda rank for tuberculosis deaths by region?
- Rwanda ranks 91st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tuberculosis deaths by region rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Tuberculosis deaths by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The estimated number of deaths from tuberculosis in each region.