Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Infant deaths
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
247,025
in 2024
Sub-Saharan Africa
1.96 million
in 2024
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
4th
Sub-Saharan Africa rank
2nd
Infant deaths over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Sub-Saharan Africa
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa currently reports 1.96 million against 247,025 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 1.72 million.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa's figure about 8.0 times Congo, Democratic Republic of the's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa has been ahead every year.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 4th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 2nd of 201 countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Sub-Saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 197,841 | 2.44 million | 2.25 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2000s | 202,928 | 2.29 million | 2.09 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2010s | 190,738 | 2.03 million | 1.84 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2020s | 238,557 | 1.99 million | 1.76 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant deaths, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Sub-Saharan Africa, at 1.96 million against 247,025 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2024.
- What is the difference in infant deaths between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 1.72 million, with Sub-Saharan Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for infant deaths?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 4th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 2nd of 201 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.