Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Rwanda
Rwanda: Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), 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
89th
of 201 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
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Rwanda, 1962–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded -2.11 % change on previous year for under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of down 20.1% on the previous year and up 39.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), 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.
That places Rwanda 89th out of 201 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.
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), 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
- 86 Cameroon -2.06 % change on previous year compare
- 87 New Zealand -2.1 % change on previous year compare
- 88 Benin -2.11 % change on previous year compare
- 90 Tanzania, United Republic of -2.15 % change on previous year compare
- 91 Mauritius -2.16 % change on previous year compare
- 92 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 under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Rwanda?
- Under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Rwanda was -2.11 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 118.19 % change on previous year in 1994.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was -54.56 % change on previous year in 1995.
- How does Rwanda rank for under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate?
- Rwanda ranks 89th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), 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 Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), 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 Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Under-five deaths UNICEF
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.