Democratic Republic of Congo vs West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions): Child deaths (aged 1-4 years)
Democratic Republic of Congo
138,014
in 2024
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
712,753
in 2024
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
2nd
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank
4th
Child deaths (aged 1-4 years) over time
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
How they compare
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) currently reports 712,753 against 138,014 in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 574,739.
That makes West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)'s figure about 5.2 times Democratic Republic of Congo's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) has been ahead every year.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 2nd and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 4th of 200 countries.
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Democratic Republic of Congo | West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 148,519 | 982,675 | 834,156 | West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) |
| 2000s | 139,659 | 896,240 | 756,580 | West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) |
| 2010s | 119,002 | 786,067 | 667,065 | West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) |
| 2020s | 136,627 | 746,340 | 609,713 | West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher child deaths, Democratic Republic of Congo or West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions), at 712,753 against 138,014 in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2024.
- What is the difference in child deaths between Democratic Republic of Congo and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- 574,739, with West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Democratic Republic of Congo and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank globally for child deaths?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 2nd and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 4th of 200 countries.
- 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.