Health in Democratic Republic of Congo
1,591 indicators covering health for Democratic Republic of Congo.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neonatal deaths, per capita | 0.001 deaths per person | 2024 | down 8.3% | 13th |
| Number of neonatal deaths, per unit of GDP | 0 deaths per US$ of GDP | 2024 | down 35.3% | 8th |
| Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate | 1.2 % change on previous year | 2024 | down 26.4% | 24th |
| Number of infant deaths, per capita | 0.0023 deaths per person | 2024 | down 3.8% | 5th |
| Number of infant deaths, annual growth rate | 1.05 % change on previous year | 2024 | down 46.8% | 23rd |
| Number of neonatal, infant and child deaths, per capita | 0.001 deaths per person | 2024 | down 8.3% | 13th |
| Number of neonatal, infant and child deaths, per unit of GDP | 0 deaths per US$ of GDP | 2024 | down 35.3% | 8th |
| Number of neonatal, infant and child deaths, annual growth rate | 1.2 % change on previous year | 2024 | down 26.4% | 24th |
| Number of neonatal deaths by region, per capita | 0.001 units per person | 2024 | down 8.3% | 13th |
| Number of neonatal deaths by region, per unit of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 2024 | down 35.3% | 8th |
| Number of neonatal deaths by region, annual growth rate | 1.2 % change on previous year | 2024 | down 26.4% | 24th |
| Number of child deaths by region, per capita | 0.0035 units per person | 2024 | down 8.1% | 6th |
| Number of child deaths by region, annual growth rate | 0.5747 % change on previous year | 2024 | down 65.2% | 24th |
| Reported cases of measles, per capita | 0.0029 Cases per person | 2024 | up 563.0% | 1st |
| Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 2024 | up 368.1% | 1st |
| Reported cases of measles, gaps filled | 311,500 Cases | 2024 | up 824.0% | 1st |
| Number of neonatal deaths, per capita | 0.001 units per person | 2024 | down 8.3% | 13th |
| Number of neonatal deaths, per unit of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 2024 | down 35.3% | 8th |
| Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate | 1.2 % change on previous year | 2024 | down 26.4% | 24th |
| Number of under-five deaths, per capita | 0.0035 units per person | 2024 | down 8.1% | 6th |
| Number of under-five deaths, per unit of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 2024 | down 35.1% | 6th |
| Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate | 0.5747 % change on previous year | 2024 | down 65.2% | 24th |
| Number of infant deaths, per capita | 0.0023 units per person | 2024 | down 3.8% | 5th |
| Number of infant deaths, per unit of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 2024 | down 32.1% | 7th |
| Number of infant deaths, annual growth rate | 1.05 % change on previous year | 2024 | down 46.8% | 23rd |
| Mortality rate, under-5 | 89.7 per 1,000 live births | 2024 | down 3.2% | 8th |
| Mortality rate, under-5, female | 81.8 per 1,000 live births | 2024 | down 3.5% | 9th |
| Mortality rate, under-5, male | 97.3 per 1,000 live births | 2024 | down 3.0% | 7th |
| Mortality rate, neonatal | 23.6 per 1,000 live births | 2024 | down 2.5% | 27th |
| Immunization, DPT | 65.0% | 2024 | down 11.0% | 178th |
| Immunization, measles | 55.0% | 2024 | down 20.3% | 183rd |
| Mortality rate, adult, female | 219.2 per 1,000 female adults | 2024 | down 16.3% | 17th |
| Mortality rate, adult, male | 285.03 per 1,000 male adults | 2024 | down 9.6% | 20th |
| Birth rate, crude | 40.88 per 1,000 people | 2024 | down 6.0% | 5th |
| Death rate, crude | 8.42 per 1,000 people | 2024 | down 20.5% | 75th |
| Mortality rate, infant, female | 50.3 per 1,000 live births | 2024 | up 1.8% | 10th |
| Mortality rate, infant | 56.4 per 1,000 live births | 2024 | up 2.0% | 9th |
| Mortality rate, infant, male | 62.4 per 1,000 live births | 2024 | up 2.6% | 9th |
| Life expectancy at birth, female | 64.23 years | 2024 | up 7.2% | 203rd |
| Life expectancy at birth, total | 62.07 years | 2024 | up 6.6% | 206th |
| Life expectancy at birth, male | 59.96 years | 2024 | up 6.0% | 208th |
| Fertility rate, total | 5.98 births per woman | 2024 | down 7.7% | 3rd |
| Survival to age 65, female | 64.9% | 2024 | up 11.5% | 203rd |
| Survival to age 65, male | 56.7% | 2024 | up 9.6% | 199th |
| Immunization, BCG | 77.0% | 2024 | down 3.8% | 139th |
| Immunization, Pol3 | 65.0% | 2024 | down 9.7% | 175th |
| Children per woman that survived childhood vs. those that died in childhood | 0.4771 under-five deaths per woman | 2024 | down 20.6% | 5th |
| Vaccination against DTP vs. perception of the safety of vaccines | 65.0% | 2024 | down 11.0% | 179th |
| Vaccination coverage vs. GDP per capita | 65.0% | 2024 | down 11.0% | 179th |
| Vaccination coverage vs. share in extreme poverty | 65.0% | 2024 | down 11.0% | 179th |
| Obesity in men vs. women | 4.1% | 2024 | up 39.5% | 190th |
| Infant mortality vs. prevalence of prenatal care | 5.64 per 1,000 live births | 2024 | up 2.0% | 9th |
| Share of adults who are obese vs. GDP per capita | 5.9% | 2024 | up 49.6% | 189th |
| Share of adults who are obese vs. daily protein supply | 5.9% | 2024 | up 49.6% | 189th |
| Share of children and adolescents who are overweight or obese | 15.1% | 2024 | up 46.7% | 149th |
| Health system composite index | -1.98 standard deviations from the yearly mean | 2024 | down 29.2% | 188th |
| Child adolescent obesity, annual growth rate | 3.63 % change on previous year | 2024 | down 9.7% | 23rd |
| Adult obesity vs protein, annual growth rate | 4.24 % change on previous year | 2024 | up 16.7% | 42nd |
| Obesity vs gdp, annual growth rate | 4.24 % change on previous year | 2024 | up 16.7% | 42nd |
| Prevalence rate of obesity in adults | 6.7% | 2024 | up 48.6% | 189th |