Benin vs Congo, Democratic Republic of the: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

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

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Benin
  • Congo, Democratic Republic of the
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How they compare

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

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

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

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

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Congo, Democratic Republic of the Difference Ahead
2000s 123.47 139.38 15.91 Congo, Democratic Republic of the
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 Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
Benin, at 83.5 against 79 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Benin and Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
4.5, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Benin and Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Benin ranks 10th and Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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