Benin vs Democratic Republic of Congo: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)

Benin
83.5
in 2021
Democratic Republic of Congo
79
in 2021
Benin rank
10th
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
12th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) over time

  • Benin
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
050100150200020102021

How they compare

Benin currently reports 83.5 against 79 in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 4.5.

That makes Benin's figure about 1.1 times Democratic Republic of Congo's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Democratic Republic of Congo ahead.

Benin ranks 10th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 12th of 199 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 2 and Democratic Republic of Congo in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Democratic Republic of Congo Difference Ahead
2000s 123.47 139.38 15.91 Democratic Republic of Congo
2010s 98.96 98.69 0.27 Benin
2020s 84.75 80.35 4.4 Benin

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Benin or Democratic Republic of Congo?
Benin, at 83.5 against 79 in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Benin and Democratic Republic of Congo?
4.5, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Democratic Republic of Congo?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Benin and Democratic Republic of Congo rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Benin ranks 10th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 12th of 199 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
199 places, 4,378 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed