Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate was 1.05 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the is 1.05 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 38.7% on the previous year and down 46.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 31.19 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -19.43 % change on previous year, in 2005.
That places Congo, Democratic Republic of the 23rd out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.49 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -29.9% |
| 1973 | 0.8389 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 1974 | 0.744 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 1975 | 0.8078 % change on previous year | +8.6% |
| 1976 | 0.6631 % change on previous year | -17.9% |
| 1977 | 0.6242 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1978 | 0.2818 % change on previous year | -54.9% |
| 1979 | 1.87 % change on previous year | +562.4% |
| 1980 | 2.63 % change on previous year | +40.8% |
| 1981 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -29.5% |
| 1982 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -22.4% |
| 1983 | 1.9 % change on previous year | +31.9% |
| 1984 | 2.37 % change on previous year | +24.9% |
| 1985 | 2.81 % change on previous year | +18.6% |
| 1986 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1987 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 1988 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -15.2% |
| 1989 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 1990 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 1991 | 2.22 % change on previous year | +38.6% |
| 1992 | 2.22 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 2.64 % change on previous year | +18.8% |
| 1994 | 3.06 % change on previous year | +15.8% |
| 1995 | 5.4 % change on previous year | +76.7% |
| 1996 | 31.19 % change on previous year | +477.2% |
| 1997 | -1.36 % change on previous year | -104.4% |
| 1998 | -5.2 % change on previous year | +281.8% |
| 1999 | 0.0522 % change on previous year | -101.0% |
| 2000 | 0.9656 % change on previous year | +1749.0% |
| 2001 | -0.1447 % change on previous year | -115.0% |
| 2002 | -0.962 % change on previous year | +564.7% |
| 2003 | -1.31 % change on previous year | +36.1% |
| 2004 | -1.6 % change on previous year | +22.0% |
| 2005 | -19.43 % change on previous year | +1117.2% |
| 2006 | -0.5729 % change on previous year | -97.1% |
| 2007 | -0.7666 % change on previous year | +33.8% |
| 2008 | -0.8046 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 2009 | -0.4317 % change on previous year | -46.3% |
| 2010 | -0.1103 % change on previous year | -74.5% |
| 2011 | 0.5656 % change on previous year | -613.0% |
| 2012 | 1.25 % change on previous year | +121.7% |
| 2013 | 1.49 % change on previous year | +18.9% |
| 2014 | 1.97 % change on previous year | +32.1% |
| 2015 | 2.5 % change on previous year | +27.1% |
| 2016 | 2.74 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 2017 | 3.86 % change on previous year | +40.7% |
| 2018 | 4.44 % change on previous year | +15.1% |
| 2019 | 3.97 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 2020 | 3.6 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 2021 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 2022 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -21.9% |
| 2023 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -34.4% |
| 2024 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -38.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.9285 % change on previous year | 0.2818 % change on previous year | 1.87 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.15 % change on previous year | 1.44 % change on previous year | 2.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.18 % change on previous year | -5.2 % change on previous year | 31.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.51 % change on previous year | -19.43 % change on previous year | 0.9656 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.27 % change on previous year | -0.1103 % change on previous year | 4.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.46 % change on previous year | 1.05 % change on previous year | 3.6 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- 20 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.52 % change on previous year compare
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- 24 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 1.04 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Portugal 0.8734 % change on previous year compare
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More health data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- 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)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 821.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 133,650 deaths (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 1.05 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 31.19 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.43 % change on previous year in 2005.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 23rd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.