3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 26.5 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2021, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 26.5. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 38.6 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 26.5, in 2021.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 24th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 38.6 | — |
| 2001 | 38.2 | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 37.9 | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 37.4 | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 36.9 | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 36.3 | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 35.5 | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 34.7 | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 34 | -2.0% |
| 2009 | 33.2 | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 32.5 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 31.9 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 31.3 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 30.7 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 30.1 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 29.6 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 29.1 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 28.5 | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 28 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 27.5 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 27 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 26.5 | -1.9% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 26.5 is below the median for low income countries, which is 26.7, 99% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 26.5 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 25.15, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.27 | 33.2 | 38.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.92 | 27.5 | 32.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.75 | 26.5 | 27 | 2 |
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- 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)
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- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0905 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was 26.5 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 38.6 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.5 in 2021.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 24th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.9%. 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 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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