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

Democratic Republic of Congo
79
in 2021
Liberia
76
in 2021
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
12th
Liberia rank
14th

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

  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Liberia
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How they compare

Democratic Republic of Congo currently reports 79 against 76 in Liberia, a difference of 3.

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

Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 12th and Liberia ranks 14th of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Democratic Republic of Congo Liberia Difference Ahead
2000s 139.38 139.57 0.19 Liberia
2010s 98.69 89.74 8.95 Democratic Republic of Congo
2020s 80.35 77.15 3.2 Democratic Republic of Congo

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Democratic Republic of Congo or Liberia?
Democratic Republic of Congo, at 79 against 76 in Liberia as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Democratic Republic of Congo and Liberia?
3, with Democratic Republic of Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and Liberia?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Democratic Republic of Congo and Liberia rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 12th and Liberia ranks 14th 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