Democratic Republic of Congo vs West and Central Africa: Under-five deaths - Remains constant (projection)
Democratic Republic of Congo
431,592
in 2030
West and Central Africa
2.07 million
in 2030
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
3rd
West and Central Africa rank
2nd
Under-five deaths - Remains constant (projection) over time
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- West and Central Africa
How they compare
West and Central Africa currently reports 2.07 million against 431,592 in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 1.64 million.
That makes West and Central Africa's figure about 4.8 times Democratic Republic of Congo's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, West and Central Africa has been ahead every year.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 3rd and West and Central Africa ranks 2nd of 200 countries.
West and Central Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Democratic Republic of Congo | West and Central Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 409,506 | 2.00 million | 1.59 million | West and Central Africa |
| 2030s | 431,592 | 2.07 million | 1.64 million | West and Central 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 West and Central Africa?
- West and Central Africa, at 2.07 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 West and Central Africa?
- 1.64 million, with West and Central Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and West and Central Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
- How do Democratic Republic of Congo and West and Central Africa rank globally for under-five deaths - remains constant?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 3rd and West and Central Africa ranks 2nd 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.