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Rwanda: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)

In , Rwanda's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 38.86.

That's up 0.7% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . Rwanda ranks #51 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.COMM.ZS) • Data as of 2021

Trend (2000–2021)

Rwanda Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
69.76
Trough
38.61
1-year change
+0.7%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
38.8622
38.6067
38.9549
43.5114
52.3677
69.7631

About Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)

Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions include infectious and parasitic diseases, respiratory infections, and nutritional deficiencies such as underweight and stunting.

Indicator code: SH.DTH.COMM.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Rwanda's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Rwanda's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 38.86, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Rwanda's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?
Rwanda's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rose 0.7% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Rwanda rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?
In 2021, Rwanda ranked #51 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
How does Rwanda's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) compare to the world average?
The global average for Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021 was 30.00, so Rwanda is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 of 48.
What is Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) and how is it measured?
Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions include infectious and parasitic diseases, respiratory infections, and nutritional deficiencies such as underweight and stunting.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.COMM.ZS), CC BY 4.0.