Maternal mortality ratio in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Maternal mortality ratio was 427.05 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Maternal mortality ratio in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2000–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maternal mortality ratio in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 427.05, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of down 6.3% on the previous year and down 24.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Democratic Republic of the Congo peaked at 630.5 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 427.05, in 2023.
That places Democratic Republic of the Congo 1st out of 24 regions with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Maternal mortality ratio in Democratic Republic of the Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 585.37 | — |
| 2001 | 588.39 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 601.43 | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 604.7 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 606.67 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 612.51 | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 618.81 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 630.5 | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 619.62 | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 608.4 | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 600.74 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 589.27 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 578.09 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 566.61 | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 557.97 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 545.41 | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 526.48 | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 519.11 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 508.13 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 492.93 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 489.48 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 506.98 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 455.81 | -10.1% |
| 2023 | 427.05 | -6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 607.64 | 585.37 | 630.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 548.47 | 492.93 | 600.74 | 10 |
| 2020s | 469.83 | 427.05 | 506.98 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 1 Nigeria 992.83 compare
- 2 Chad 747.54 compare
- 3 South Sudan 691.82 compare
- 4 Central African Republic 691.74 compare
More health data for Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Mortality, morbidity and welfare cost from exposure to 29.79 Per 1 000 inhabitants (2019)
- Under-five mortality rate, by sex 89.68 (2024)
- Neonatal mortality rate 23.62 (2024)
- Infant mortality rate 56.42 (2024)
- Tuberculosis incidence 377 (2024)
- Total official development assistance to medical research and basic 618.48 (2024)
- Universal health coverage (UHC) service coverage index, 2025 41 (2023)
- Number of new HIV infections per 1,000 uninfected population, by sex 0.2077 (2024)
- Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel 85.0% (2024)
- Adolescent birth rate 3.38 (2016)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Democratic Republic of the Congo was 427.05 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 630.5 in 2007.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 427.05 in 2023.
- How does Democratic Republic of the Congo rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 1st out of 24 regions with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of the Congo data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Maternal mortality ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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