Central and Southern Asia vs Democratic Republic of Congo: Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024)
Central and Southern Asia
1.24 million
in 2024
Democratic Republic of Congo
385,039
in 2024
Central and Southern Asia rank
6th
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
3rd
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) over time
- Central and Southern Asia
- Democratic Republic of Congo
How they compare
Central and Southern Asia currently reports 1.24 million against 385,039 in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 856,961.
That makes Central and Southern Asia's figure about 3.2 times Democratic Republic of Congo's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Central and Southern Asia has been ahead every year.
Central and Southern Asia ranks 6th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 3rd of 33 groups.
Central and Southern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central and Southern Asia | Democratic Republic of Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.81 million | 258,387 | 5.55 million | Central and Southern Asia |
| 1990s | 4.61 million | 346,360 | 4.26 million | Central and Southern Asia |
| 2000s | 3.22 million | 342,587 | 2.88 million | Central and Southern Asia |
| 2010s | 1.99 million | 309,740 | 1.68 million | Central and Southern Asia |
| 2020s | 1.35 million | 375,184 | 974,952 | Central and Southern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher under-five deaths, Central and Southern Asia or Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Central and Southern Asia, at 1.24 million against 385,039 in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2024.
- What is the difference in under-five deaths between Central and Southern Asia and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 856,961, with Central and Southern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central and Southern Asia and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Central and Southern Asia and Democratic Republic of Congo rank globally for under-five deaths?
- Central and Southern Asia ranks 6th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 3rd of 33 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.