3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) was 547 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Latest (2020)
547
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
11th
of 184 countries
All-time high
667.74
in 2000
All-time low
540.7
in 2019
Years of data
21
2000–2020
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 547 for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and down 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 667.74 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 540.7, in 2019.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 11th of 184 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 21 years of available data.
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 667.74 | — |
| 2001 | 660.86 | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 662.23 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 654.55 | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 643.33 | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 634.83 | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 618.64 | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 628.51 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 620.59 | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 603.13 | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 601.47 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 585.01 | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 595.28 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 584.56 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 573.32 | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 577.8 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 561.88 | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 570.22 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 543.48 | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 540.7 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 547 | +1.2% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 547 is above the median for low income countries, which is 440, 1.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 547 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 339.5, 1.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 639.44 | 603.13 | 667.74 | 10 |
| 2010s | 573.37 | 540.7 | 601.47 | 10 |
| 2020s | 547 | 547 | 547 | 1 |
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.56 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 133,650 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 390 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 2.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0895 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 2.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0905 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Democratic Republic of Congo was 547 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 667.74 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 540.7 in 2019.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 11th out of 184 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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