Tuberculosis prevalence rate in Rwanda
Rwanda: Tuberculosis prevalence rate was 117 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Tuberculosis prevalence rate in Rwanda, 1990–2011
Source: World Health Organization, Global Tuberculosis Control Report. Measured in per 1000,000 population, WHO.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tuberculosis prevalence rate in Rwanda is 117 per 1000,000 population, WHO, measured in 2011. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is down 9.3% on the previous year and down 68.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis prevalence rate in Rwanda peaked at 670 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 1996 and was at its lowest, 117 per 1000,000 population, WHO, in 2011.
Rwanda ranks 42nd of 53 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tuberculosis prevalence rate in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | per 1000,000 population, WHO | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 337 per 1000,000 population, WHO | — |
| 1991 | 406 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +20.5% |
| 1992 | 472 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +16.3% |
| 1993 | 622 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +31.8% |
| 1994 | 640 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 658 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 670 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 630 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -6.0% |
| 1998 | 581 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -7.8% |
| 1999 | 500 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -13.9% |
| 2000 | 430 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -14.0% |
| 2001 | 367 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -14.7% |
| 2002 | 315 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -14.2% |
| 2003 | 271 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -14.0% |
| 2004 | 230 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -15.1% |
| 2005 | 211 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -8.3% |
| 2006 | 181 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -14.2% |
| 2007 | 162 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -10.5% |
| 2008 | 145 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -10.5% |
| 2009 | 137 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -5.5% |
| 2010 | 129 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -5.8% |
| 2011 | 117 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -9.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 551.6 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 337 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 670 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 10 |
| 2000s | 244.9 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 137 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 430 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 10 |
| 2010s | 123 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 117 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 129 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 2 |
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- 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)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 860.6 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 2,738 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, annual growth rate 4.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, per capita 0.0239 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, annual growth rate 4.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, per capita 0.0163 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis prevalence rate in Rwanda?
- Tuberculosis prevalence rate in Rwanda was 117 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 2011, according to World Health Organization, Global Tuberculosis Control Report.
- What is the highest tuberculosis prevalence rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 670 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 1996.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis prevalence rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 117 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 2011.
- How does Rwanda rank for tuberculosis prevalence rate?
- Rwanda ranks 42nd out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is tuberculosis prevalence rate rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Tuberculosis Control Report, published as part of Tuberculosis prevalence rate (per 1000,000 population, WHO). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The number of cases of tuberculosis (all forms) in a population at a given point in time (the middle of the calendar year), expressed as the rate per 100 000 population. It is sometimes referred to as "point prevalence". Estimates include cases of TB in people with HIV. Published values are rounded to three significant figures. Uncertainty bounds are provided in addition to best estimates.