Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates in Congo
Congo: Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates was 759.5 deaths per 1,000 people in 2090. ▲ Rising
Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates in Congo, 2030–2090
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 1,000 people.
Analysis
In 2090, estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates in Congo stood at 759.5 deaths per 1,000 people. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and up 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates in Congo peaked at 759.5 deaths per 1,000 people in 2090 and was at its lowest, 605.8 deaths per 1,000 people, in 2036.
That places Congo 219th out of 236 countries with data for 2090, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 61 years of available data.
Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates in Congo, year by year
| Year | deaths per 1,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 609.1 deaths per 1,000 people | — |
| 2031 | 607.5 deaths per 1,000 people | -0.3% |
| 2032 | 606.8 deaths per 1,000 people | -0.1% |
| 2033 | 606.3 deaths per 1,000 people | -0.1% |
| 2034 | 606.2 deaths per 1,000 people | -0.0% |
| 2035 | 606 deaths per 1,000 people | -0.0% |
| 2036 | 605.8 deaths per 1,000 people | -0.0% |
| 2037 | 606.4 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.1% |
| 2038 | 606.9 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.1% |
| 2039 | 606.8 deaths per 1,000 people | -0.0% |
| 2040 | 607.7 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.1% |
| 2041 | 608.2 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.1% |
| 2042 | 609 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.1% |
| 2043 | 609.5 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.1% |
| 2044 | 610.9 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.2% |
| 2045 | 612.4 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.2% |
| 2046 | 613.6 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.2% |
| 2047 | 615 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.2% |
| 2048 | 615.9 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.1% |
| 2049 | 617.2 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.2% |
| 2050 | 618.9 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.3% |
| 2051 | 620.2 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.2% |
| 2052 | 621.6 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.2% |
| 2053 | 623.1 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.2% |
| 2054 | 624.8 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.3% |
| 2055 | 626.3 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.2% |
| 2056 | 628.2 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.3% |
| 2057 | 629.4 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.2% |
| 2058 | 630.6 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.2% |
| 2059 | 632 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.2% |
| 2060 | 633.5 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.2% |
| 2061 | 635.5 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.3% |
| 2062 | 637 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.2% |
| 2063 | 638.4 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.2% |
| 2064 | 639.7 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.2% |
| 2065 | 640.6 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.1% |
| 2066 | 642.1 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.2% |
| 2067 | 643.5 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.2% |
| 2068 | 645.2 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.3% |
| 2069 | 646.8 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.2% |
| 2070 | 649.2 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.4% |
| 2071 | 651.7 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.4% |
| 2072 | 655.1 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.5% |
| 2073 | 658.8 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.6% |
| 2074 | 662.8 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.6% |
| 2075 | 667.3 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.7% |
| 2076 | 672.5 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.8% |
| 2077 | 677.4 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.7% |
| 2078 | 682.8 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.8% |
| 2079 | 688.6 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.8% |
| 2080 | 693.7 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.7% |
| 2081 | 699.9 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.9% |
| 2082 | 706.2 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.9% |
| 2083 | 712.1 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.8% |
| 2084 | 719 deaths per 1,000 people | +1.0% |
| 2085 | 725 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.8% |
| 2086 | 731.7 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.9% |
| 2087 | 738.4 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.9% |
| 2088 | 745.3 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.9% |
| 2089 | 752.2 deaths per 1,000 people | +0.9% |
| 2090 | 759.5 deaths per 1,000 people | +1.0% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 759.5 deaths per 1,000 people is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,052 deaths per 1,000 people, 72% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Congo's 759.5 deaths per 1,000 people is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 887.35 deaths per 1,000 people, 86% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030s | 606.78 deaths per 1,000 people | 605.8 deaths per 1,000 people | 609.1 deaths per 1,000 people | 10 |
| 2040s | 611.94 deaths per 1,000 people | 607.7 deaths per 1,000 people | 617.2 deaths per 1,000 people | 10 |
| 2050s | 625.51 deaths per 1,000 people | 618.9 deaths per 1,000 people | 632 deaths per 1,000 people | 10 |
| 2060s | 640.23 deaths per 1,000 people | 633.5 deaths per 1,000 people | 646.8 deaths per 1,000 people | 10 |
| 2070s | 666.62 deaths per 1,000 people | 649.2 deaths per 1,000 people | 688.6 deaths per 1,000 people | 10 |
| 2080s | 722.35 deaths per 1,000 people | 693.7 deaths per 1,000 people | 752.2 deaths per 1,000 people | 10 |
| 2090s | 759.5 deaths per 1,000 people | 759.5 deaths per 1,000 people | 759.5 deaths per 1,000 people | 1 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 216 Uzbekistan 782.5 deaths per 1,000 people compare
- 217 Palestine 774.2 deaths per 1,000 people compare
- 218 Monaco 772.3 deaths per 1,000 people compare
- 220 Gabon 750.6 deaths per 1,000 people compare
- 221 Ethiopia 744.3 deaths per 1,000 people compare
- 222 Angola 740.2 deaths per 1,000 people compare
More health data for Congo
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.4813 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.9705 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2,688 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 11 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0695 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0709 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates in Congo?
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates in Congo was 759.5 deaths per 1,000 people in 2090, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 759.5 deaths per 1,000 people in 2090.
- What is the lowest estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 605.8 deaths per 1,000 people in 2036.
- How does Congo rank for estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates?
- Congo ranks 219th out of 236 countries with data for 2090.
- Is estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of deaths in a year per 1,000 people in the population. Future projections are based on the UN's medium scenario.