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

Mortality rate attributed to unsafe water, unsafe sanitation and lack of hygiene (exposure to unsafe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for All (WASH) services)
Indicator description

Timeseries data are currently unavailable for this indicator. However, a point estimate of 25 deaths per 100,000 population in 2019 is provided on the World Health Organization (WHO) Data Portal. Breakdowns by sex are also available from the same portal, with 28.7 male deaths and 21.5 female deaths per 100,000 population in 2019.
Geographical coverage

Data unavailable
Unit of measurement

Data unavailable
Definitions

Data unavailable
Calculations

Data unavailable
Other information

Data unavailable
Comments and limitations

Data unavailable
Data last updated

27/10/2026
Metadata last updated

27/10/2026

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

Mortality rate attributed to unsafe water, unsafe sanitation and lack of hygiene (exposure to unsafe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for All (WASH) services)
Indicator number

3.9.2
Target name

By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination
Target number

3.9
Global indicator description

The mortality rate attributed to unsafe water, unsafe sanitation and lack of hygiene (exposure to unsafe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for All (WASH) services) as defined as the number of deaths from unsafe water, unsafe sanitation and lack of hygiene (exposure to unsafe WASH services) in a year, divided by the population, and multiplied by 100,000.
UN designated tier

Tier I
UN custodian agency

World Health Organization (WHO)
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