Number of deaths in Rwanda today so far:
204
A person dies approximately every 369.80 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 85,279
Number of deaths per day: 234
Number of deaths per hour: 10
Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024
Methodology: The figures shown on this page are based on projections from the 2024 revision of World Population Prospects. Deaths are distributed evenly across the year to produce per-day and per-second estimates. Actual daily counts may vary due to seasonal factors, disease outbreaks, or natural disasters.
The table below shows the top 10 causes of death in Rwanda according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stroke | 7,954 |
| 2 | Lower respiratory infections | 7,108 |
| 3 | Ischaemic heart disease | 4,009 |
| 4 | Preterm birth complications | 3,708 |
| 5 | Malaria | 3,577 |
| 6 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 3,537 |
| 7 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 3,312 |
| 8 | HIV/AIDS | 2,954 |
| 9 | Diabetes mellitus | 2,819 |
| 10 | Kidney diseases | 2,637 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Rwanda?
The leading cause of death in Rwanda is Stroke, approximately 7,954 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Rwanda?
The top three causes of death in Rwanda are Stroke, Lower respiratory infections, and Ischaemic heart disease.
How many people die from Stroke in Rwanda each year?
Approximately 7,954 people die from Stroke in Rwanda each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.