The Eastern Province reported the highest number of deaths at 9,358, followed by the Southern Province (8,289) and the Western Province (7,543). The Northern Province recorded 6,404 deaths, while Kigali City had the fewest at 4,048.

Men accounted for a larger share of deaths (19,843) than women (16,178), with a sex ratio at death of 122.7.

Over half of the deaths (54.1%) occurred in communities, with Gicumbi District leading at 915 cases. In contrast, 45.9% took place in health facilities, with Gasabo District recording the highest hospital-based deaths at 1,139.

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs)—including cancer, diabetes, stroke, and heart conditions—were the leading cause of death, comprising 47.7% of defined cases.

Communicable diseases, such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, followed closely at 42.9%, while injuries and external causes, like road accidents and domestic violence, accounted for 9.4%.

In community settings, unspecified cardiac diseases caused 1,822 deaths, with acute cardiac conditions and digestive cancers also significant.

Meanwhile, Rwanda registered 417,972 live births in 2024, up from 373,260 in 2023. Gasabo District led with 24,641 births, followed by Nyagatare (18,521), Rubavu (15,976), and Bugesera (15,799). Nyabihu, Ngororero, and Nyamagabe recorded the fewest births.

Birth registration saw remarkable improvement, with 99.1% of births registered on time and a completeness rate of 90.3%, nearing the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of 100%. These gains reflect Rwanda’s commitment to strengthening its civil registration systems.

Meanwhile, Rwanda registered 417,972 live births in 2024, up from 373,260 in 2023.

Rwanda recorded 36,021 deaths in 2024.