Tuberculosis deaths by region in Rwanda

Rwanda: Tuberculosis deaths by region was 480 deaths in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
480 deaths
Change on year
up 37.1%
World rank
91st
of 215 countries
All-time high
6,300 deaths
in 2000
All-time low
350 deaths
in 2023
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Tuberculosis deaths by region in Rwanda, 2000–2024

02.0k4.0k6.0k2000201220242000: 6.3k deaths2001: 5.2k deaths2002: 4.2k deaths2003: 3.4k deaths2004: 3.0k deaths2005: 2.7k deaths2006: 2.0k deaths2007: 1.7k deaths2008: 1.5k deaths2009: 1.3k deaths2010: 1.3k deaths2011: 1.2k deaths2012: 1.1k deaths2013: 1.1k deaths2014: 1.1k deaths2015: 1.2k deaths2016: 1.1k deaths2017: 1.1k deaths2018: 1.1k deaths2019: 1.1k deaths2020: 1.3k deaths2021: 1.4k deaths2022: 650 deaths2023: 350 deaths2024: 480 deaths

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Rwanda

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  3. 90 Poland 490 deaths compare
  4. 91 Guatemala 480 deaths compare
  5. 93 Dominican Republic 470 deaths compare
  6. 94 Turkey 400 deaths compare

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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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About this data

Indicator
Tuberculosis deaths by region
Unit
deaths
Source
WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
215 places, 5,317 data points, 2000–2024
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