This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Rwanda statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Rwandan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Rwandan-specific metadata information.

Indicator available

Hepatitis B incidence per 100,000 population
Indicator description

As noted in the Forward Looking Joint Health Sector Review Report for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, this indicator is among the SDG indicators not currently monitored by the Ministry of Health. However, some information on Hepatitis B in Rwanda may be found in the National Hepatitis Elimination Profile for Rwanda prepared by the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination, and on the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Health Observatory page for Hepatitis - new infections.
Geographical coverage

Data unavailable
Unit of measurement

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Definitions

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Calculations

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Other information

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Comments and limitations

Data unavailable
Data last updated

15/10/2026
Metadata last updated

15/10/2026

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Hepatitis B incidence per 100,000 population
Indicator number

3.3.4
Target name

By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases
Target number

3.3
Global indicator description

This indicator is measured indirectly through the proportion of children aged under 5 years who have developed chronic hepatitis B (HBV) infection (i.e. the proportion that tests positive for a marker of infection called hepatitis B surface antigen [HBsAg]).
UN designated tier

Tier II
UN custodian agency

World Health Organization (WHO)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (pdf 865kB) opens in a new window
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