Rwanda Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Rwanda's death rate was 5.9 in 2025, ranked 170th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Rwanda's death rate stood at 5.9 in 2025, a decline of +0.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.9 by 2025. Rwanda ranked 170th globally.
Rwanda's death rate has undergone significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, with the indicator experiencing a dramatic peak of 153.96 in 1994, amidst the country's tumultuous period. In contrast, the latest data from 2025 shows a death rate of 5.87, ranking 170th globally, closely trailing the Republic of Congo's 5.84. This downward trend is a positive development, with Rwanda's death rate decreasing substantially from its earliest recorded value of 19.59 in 1960. Rwanda's current death rate is also comparable to that of other peer countries, such as Botswana, which has a death rate of 5.80. As the country continues to make progress in healthcare and living standards, maintaining this downward trajectory will be crucial, and future improvements in healthcare infrastructure and services could further decrease Rwanda's death rate, potentially altering its global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 5.8 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.9 | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.9 | −0.1 | #170 |
| 2023 | 5.9 | −0.1 | #52 |
| 2022 | 6.0 | −0.2 | #54 |
| 2021 | 6.2 | +0.1 | #33 |
| 2020 | 6.1 | −0.0 | #41 |
| 2019 | 6.1 | −0.1 | #59 |
| 2018 | 6.2 | −0.0 | #63 |
| 2017 | 6.2 | −0.1 | #64 |
| 2016 | 6.3 | −0.1 | #68 |
| 2015 | 6.4 | −0.1 | #73 |
| 2014 | 6.5 | −0.1 | #76 |
| 2013 | 6.6 | −0.2 | #77 |
| 2012 | 6.8 | −0.3 | #84 |
| 2011 | 7.0 | −0.3 | #90 |
| 2010 | 7.3 | −0.4 | #102 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Rwanda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Rwanda's death rate was 5.9 in 2025. Ranked 170th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the previous year.
Rwanda's death rate peaked at 154.0 in 1994.
The lowest death rate in Rwanda was 5.9 in 2025.
Rwanda ranks 170th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Rwanda's death rate is projected to reach 5.9 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Rwanda in 2025 was 5.9. This ranks 170th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_rwanda_death-rate,
title = {Rwanda Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/rwanda/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}