Health in Democratic Republic of Congo
1,591 indicators covering health for Democratic Republic of Congo.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth, by sex | 59.79 years | 2023 | up 6.6% | 225th |
| Child mortality rate | 7.3% | 2023 | down 28.3% | 12th |
| Number of deaths, by world region | 901,849 deaths | 2023 | up 9.7% | 11th |
| Births and deaths per year | 901,849 deaths | 2023 | up 9.7% | 11th |
| Share in extreme poverty vs. life expectancy | 61.9 years | 2023 | up 7.1% | 224th |
| Number of one-year-olds who have received different vaccinations | 4.14 million people | 2023 | up 33.6% | 6th |
| Sex gap in life expectancy at different ages | 3.47 years | 2023 | up 28.5% | 195th |
| Sex ratio in life expectancy at different ages | 1.07 | 2023 | up 1.0% | 116th |
| Sex gap in life expectancy | 4.25 years | 2023 | up 25.0% | 162nd |
| Sex gap in life expectancy at age 45 | 2.21 years | 2023 | up 20.8% | 219th |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 64.04 years | 2023 | up 7.6% | 221st |
| Number of deaths | 901,849 deaths | 2023 | up 9.7% | 11th |
| Death rate | 8.53 deaths per 1,000 people | 2023 | down 21.4% | 87th |
| Number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against measles | 1.91 million one-year-olds | 2023 | up 103.4% | 2nd |
| Number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against polio | 1.55 million one-year-olds | 2023 | up 82.3% | 3rd |
| Infant mortality rate | 4.9% | 2023 | down 25.0% | 18th |
| Number of children who die before age 5 | 312,148 deaths | 2023 | down 4.6% | 4th |
| Number of infants who die before age 1 | 214,599 deaths | 2023 | down 0.9% | 4th |
| Number of deaths | 901,849 deaths | 2023 | up 9.7% | 11th |
| Deaths by age group | 54 deaths | 2023 | up 5.9% | 99th |
| Number of infant deaths | 190,533.0% | 2023 | down 1.6% | 4th |
| Neonatal mortality rate | 2.53 Deaths per 1000 live births | 2023 | down 16.9% | 23rd |
| Life expectancy at birth | 61.9 years | 2023 | up 7.1% | 224th |
| Life expectancy vs. GDP per capita | 61.9 years | 2023 | up 7.1% | 224th |
| Number of children who die before age 5, by world region | 312,148 deaths | 2023 | down 4.6% | 4th |
| Annual death rates at different ages | 51.4 deaths per 1,000 people | 2023 | down 25.8% | 18th |
| Remaining life expectancy at different ages | 61.9 years | 2023 | up 7.1% | 224th |
| Remaining life expectancy at different ages, in females | 6.12 years | 2023 | up 4.9% | 203rd |
| Remaining life expectancy at different ages, in males | 59.79 years | 2023 | up 6.6% | 225th |
| Life expectancy, source comparison | 61.9 years | 2023 | up 7.1% | 224th |
| Annual death rates in people of different ages, by sex | 45.91 deaths per 1,000 people | 2023 | down 26.6% | 18th |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 59.79 years | 2023 | up 6.6% | 225th |
| Life expectancy | 61.9 years | 2023 | up 7.1% | 224th |
| Annual death rates at different ages in females | 45.91 deaths per 1,000 people | 2023 | down 26.6% | 18th |
| Annual death rates at different ages in males | 56.81 deaths per 1,000 people | 2023 | down 25.3% | 16th |
| Sex gap in life expectancy versus GDP per capita | 4.25 years | 2023 | up 25.0% | 162nd |
| Sex gap in life expectancy versus child mortality | 4.25 years | 2023 | up 25.0% | 162nd |
| Sex ratio in life expectancy | 1.07 | 2023 | up 1.0% | 116th |
| Mortality rates at age 25 | 0.4806 deaths per 1,000 people | 2023 | down 14.0% | 11th |
| Mortality rates at age 65 | 3.09 deaths per 1,000 people | 2023 | down 7.9% | 60th |
| Life expectancy versus lifespan inequality | 0.2063 | 2023 | down 16.6% | 11th |
| Deaths by age group | 312,148 deaths | 2023 | down 4.6% | 4th |
| Life expectancy at birth, by sex | 64.04 years | 2023 | up 7.6% | 221st |
| Prevalence of undernourishment | 38.5% | 2023 | up 25.0% | 6th |
| Number of maternal deaths | 18,660 | 2023 | down 0.5% | 3rd |
| Maternal mortality ratio | 427.05 | 2023 | down 24.6% | 13th |
| Number of maternal deaths | 18,660 Deaths | 2023 | down 0.5% | 3rd |
| Maternal mortality ratio | 427.05 Deaths per 100 000 live births | 2023 | down 24.6% | 13th |
| Antiretroviral therapy coverage | 71.0% | 2024 | up 294.4% | 74th |
| Tuberculosis treatment success rate | 95.0% | 2023 | up 9.2% | 19th |
| Prevalence of hypertension, female | 35.7% | 2019 | up 5.6% | 113th |
| Prevalence of hypertension, male | 32.7% | 2019 | down 3.0% | 148th |
| Prevalence of hypertension | 34.3% | 2019 | up 1.5% | 123rd |
| Treatment for hypertension, female | 26.5% | 2019 | up 40.2% | 167th |
| Treatment for hypertension, male | 25.4% | 2019 | up 48.5% | 135th |
| Treatment for hypertension | 25.9% | 2019 | up 43.9% | 153rd |
| Share of women defined as underweight, healthy, overweight or obese | 14.3% | 2014 | down 9.5% | 14th |
| Deaths rates from disasters vs. GDP per capita | 0.1898 deaths per 100,000 people | 2026 | up 218.7% | 44th |
| Neonatal deaths as a percentage of under-five deaths | 0.2738 | 2024 | down 0.3% | 195th |
| Number of deaths among adolescents | 22,038 | 2024 | up 24.9% | 3rd |