Number of under-five deaths, female, annual growth rate in Rwanda
Rwanda: Number of under-five deaths, female, annual growth rate was -2.2 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-2.2 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 19.4%
World rank
89th
of 197 countries
All-time high
123.19 % change on previous year
in 1994
All-time low
-55.35 % change on previous year
in 1995
Years of data
63
1962–2024
Number of under-five deaths, female, annual growth rate in Rwanda, 1962–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of under-five deaths, female, annual growth rate in Rwanda is -2.2 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 19.4% on the previous year and up 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of under-five deaths, female, annual growth rate in Rwanda peaked at 123.19 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -55.35 % change on previous year, in 1995.
Rwanda ranks 89th of 197 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, female, annual growth rate in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | -0.4205 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | -0.1343 % change on previous year | -68.0% |
| 1964 | 0.2627 % change on previous year | -295.5% |
| 1965 | 0.9137 % change on previous year | +247.9% |
| 1966 | 1.68 % change on previous year | +84.3% |
| 1967 | 2.63 % change on previous year | +56.0% |
| 1968 | 3.48 % change on previous year | +32.3% |
| 1969 | 4.39 % change on previous year | +26.2% |
| 1970 | 5 % change on previous year | +14.0% |
| 1971 | 5.27 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 1972 | 5.45 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 1973 | 6.28 % change on previous year | +15.2% |
| 1974 | 6.78 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 1975 | 6.82 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1976 | 6.02 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 1977 | 4.41 % change on previous year | -26.7% |
| 1978 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -64.3% |
| 1979 | -1.37 % change on previous year | -187.2% |
| 1980 | -3.54 % change on previous year | +158.2% |
| 1981 | -4.77 % change on previous year | +34.6% |
| 1982 | -4.71 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1983 | -3.65 % change on previous year | -22.4% |
| 1984 | -1.89 % change on previous year | -48.2% |
| 1985 | -1.19 % change on previous year | -37.2% |
| 1986 | -1.53 % change on previous year | +28.9% |
| 1987 | -1.61 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1988 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -31.3% |
| 1989 | 0.3295 % change on previous year | -129.8% |
| 1990 | 3.15 % change on previous year | +855.2% |
| 1991 | 7.04 % change on previous year | +123.7% |
| 1992 | 10.39 % change on previous year | +47.6% |
| 1993 | 11.17 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 1994 | 123.19 % change on previous year | +1002.8% |
| 1995 | -55.35 % change on previous year | -144.9% |
| 1996 | -6.39 % change on previous year | -88.5% |
| 1997 | 5.76 % change on previous year | -190.2% |
| 1998 | 3.77 % change on previous year | -34.5% |
| 1999 | -3.22 % change on previous year | -185.3% |
| 2000 | -5.74 % change on previous year | +78.4% |
| 2001 | -6.29 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 2002 | -8.54 % change on previous year | +35.8% |
| 2003 | -10.08 % change on previous year | +18.1% |
| 2004 | -10.39 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 2005 | -9.86 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2006 | -9.62 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2007 | -9.3 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2008 | -9.6 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 2009 | -9.47 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2010 | -9.13 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2011 | -9.1 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2012 | -7.75 % change on previous year | -14.8% |
| 2013 | -5.44 % change on previous year | -29.9% |
| 2014 | -3.63 % change on previous year | -33.2% |
| 2015 | -2.73 % change on previous year | -24.7% |
| 2016 | -1.78 % change on previous year | -35.0% |
| 2017 | -1.05 % change on previous year | -40.7% |
| 2018 | -1.01 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 2019 | -1.43 % change on previous year | +41.7% |
| 2020 | -2.16 % change on previous year | +50.3% |
| 2021 | -2.2 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 2022 | -2.27 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2023 | -1.84 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 2024 | -2.2 % change on previous year | +19.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.6 % change on previous year | -0.4205 % change on previous year | 4.39 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1970s | 4.62 % change on previous year | -1.37 % change on previous year | 6.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -2.37 % change on previous year | -4.77 % change on previous year | 0.3295 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.95 % change on previous year | -55.35 % change on previous year | 123.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -8.89 % change on previous year | -10.39 % change on previous year | -5.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -4.31 % change on previous year | -9.13 % change on previous year | -1.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.13 % change on previous year | -2.27 % change on previous year | -1.84 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 86 Tanzania, United Republic of -2.12 % change on previous year compare
- 87 Finland -2.13 % change on previous year compare
- 88 Philippines -2.18 % change on previous year compare
- 90 Cameroon -2.25 % change on previous year compare
- 91 Côte d'Ivoire -2.34 % change on previous year compare
- 92 New Zealand -2.34 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Rwanda
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,324 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 795,920 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 305,636 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 299,593 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 901,617 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.01 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2109 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of under-five deaths, female, annual growth rate in Rwanda?
- Number of under-five deaths, female, annual growth rate in Rwanda was -2.2 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of under-five deaths, female, annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 123.19 % change on previous year in 1994.
- What is the lowest number of under-five deaths, female, annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was -55.35 % change on previous year in 1995.
- How does Rwanda rank for number of under-five deaths, female, annual growth rate?
- Rwanda ranks 89th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of under-five deaths, female, annual growth rate rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.3%. 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, female, 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, female. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Number of under-five deaths, female Estimates developed by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, UN DESA Population Division) at www.childmortality.org
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of under-five deaths, female. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.