Africa (WHO regions) vs Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Child deaths

Africa (WHO regions)
912,105
in 2024
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
138,014
in 2024
Africa (WHO regions) rank
3rd
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
2nd

Child deaths over time

  • Africa (WHO regions)
  • Congo, Democratic Republic of the
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How they compare

Africa (WHO regions) currently reports 912,105 against 138,014 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 774,091.

That makes Africa (WHO regions)'s figure about 6.6 times Congo, Democratic Republic of the's.

Across all 35 years both countries report, Africa (WHO regions) has been ahead every year.

Africa (WHO regions) ranks 3rd and Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 2nd of 48 groups.

Africa (WHO regions) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa (WHO regions) Congo, Democratic Republic of the Difference Ahead
1990s 1.63 million 148,519 1.48 million Africa (WHO regions)
2000s 1.37 million 139,659 1.23 million Africa (WHO regions)
2010s 1.06 million 119,002 941,414 Africa (WHO regions)
2020s 968,834 136,627 832,207 Africa (WHO regions)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child deaths, Africa (WHO regions) or Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
Africa (WHO regions), at 912,105 against 138,014 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2024.
What is the difference in child deaths between Africa (WHO regions) and Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
774,091, with Africa (WHO regions) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO regions) and Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Africa (WHO regions) and Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank globally for child deaths?
Africa (WHO regions) ranks 3rd and Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 2nd of 48 groups.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Child deaths (aged 1-4 years). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Child deaths (aged 1-4 years)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
249 places, 13,742 data points, 1955–2024
Last refreshed