Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs West and Central Africa: Infant deaths
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
247,025
in 2024
West and Central Africa
1.21 million
in 2024
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
4th
West and Central Africa rank
4th
Infant deaths over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- West and Central Africa
How they compare
West and Central Africa currently reports 1.21 million against 247,025 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 958,615.
That makes West and Central Africa's figure about 4.9 times Congo, Democratic Republic of the's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, West and Central Africa has been ahead every year.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 4th and West and Central Africa ranks 4th of 201 countries.
West and Central Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | West and Central Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 197,841 | 1.22 million | 1.02 million | West and Central Africa |
| 2000s | 202,928 | 1.24 million | 1.03 million | West and Central Africa |
| 2010s | 190,738 | 1.18 million | 992,451 | West and Central Africa |
| 2020s | 238,557 | 1.20 million | 965,965 | West and Central Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant deaths, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or West and Central Africa?
- West and Central Africa, at 1.21 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 West and Central Africa?
- 958,615, with West and Central Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and West and Central Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and West and Central Africa rank globally for infant deaths?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 4th and West and Central Africa ranks 4th 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.