Democratic Republic of Congo vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Under-five deaths - Remains constant

Democratic Republic of Congo
431,592
in 2030
Sub-Saharan Africa
3.13 million
in 2030
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
3rd
Sub-Saharan Africa rank
1st

Under-five deaths - Remains constant over time

  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
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How they compare

Sub-Saharan Africa currently reports 3.13 million against 431,592 in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 2.70 million.

That makes Sub-Saharan Africa's figure about 7.3 times Democratic Republic of Congo's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa has been ahead every year.

Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 3rd and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 1st of 200 countries.

Sub-Saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Democratic Republic of Congo Sub-Saharan Africa Difference Ahead
2020s 409,506 3.03 million 2.62 million Sub-Saharan Africa
2030s 431,592 3.13 million 2.70 million Sub-Saharan Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher under-five deaths - remains constant, Democratic Republic of Congo or Sub-Saharan Africa?
Sub-Saharan Africa, at 3.13 million against 431,592 in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2030.
What is the difference in under-five deaths - remains constant between Democratic Republic of Congo and Sub-Saharan Africa?
2.70 million, with Sub-Saharan Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and Sub-Saharan Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do Democratic Republic of Congo and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for under-five deaths - remains constant?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 3rd and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 1st of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Under-five deaths - Remains constant (projection). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Under-five deaths - Remains constant (projection)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
212 places, 1,272 data points, 2025–2030
Last refreshed