Diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate was 281.25 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1975–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo is 281.25 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 585.8% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 453.85 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -81.94 % change on previous year, in 1979.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 7th of 140 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -8 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | -50 % change on previous year | +525.0% |
| 1977 | -43.48 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 1978 | 453.85 % change on previous year | -1143.8% |
| 1979 | -81.94 % change on previous year | -118.1% |
| 1980 | 230.77 % change on previous year | -381.6% |
| 1981 | -44.19 % change on previous year | -119.1% |
| 1982 | 8.33 % change on previous year | -118.9% |
| 1983 | 107.69 % change on previous year | +1192.3% |
| 2023 | -13.64 % change on previous year | -112.7% |
| 2024 | -57.89 % change on previous year | +324.6% |
| 2025 | 281.25 % change on previous year | -585.8% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 281.25 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is -100 % change on previous year. (20 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 281.25 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -100 % change on previous year. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 54.08 % change on previous year | -81.94 % change on previous year | 453.85 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 75.65 % change on previous year | -44.19 % change on previous year | 230.77 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2020s | 69.91 % change on previous year | -57.89 % change on previous year | 281.25 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 4 South Africa 330.14 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Benin 321.43 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Switzerland 300 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Gabon 233.33 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Spain 200 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Cambodia 200 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Poland 200 % change on previous year compare
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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 diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was 281.25 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 453.85 % change on previous year in 1978.
- What is the lowest diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -81.94 % change on previous year in 1979.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 7th out of 140 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Diphtheria - number of reported cases. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Diphtheria - number of reported cases World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
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The year-on-year percentage change in Diphtheria - number of reported cases. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.