Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000) was 1.31 per 100,000 population in 2021. ▬ Flat
Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/)., World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in per 100,000 population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Democratic Republic of Congo is 1.31 per 100,000 population, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.6% on the previous year and down 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 1.58 per 100,000 population in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1.24 per 100,000 population, in 2020.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 33rd out of 185 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.27 per 100,000 population | — |
| 2001 | 1.29 per 100,000 population | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 1.33 per 100,000 population | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 1.35 per 100,000 population | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 1.35 per 100,000 population | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1.39 per 100,000 population | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 1.33 per 100,000 population | -4.3% |
| 2007 | 1.4 per 100,000 population | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 1.41 per 100,000 population | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 1.38 per 100,000 population | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 1.36 per 100,000 population | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 1.43 per 100,000 population | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 1.36 per 100,000 population | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 1.52 per 100,000 population | +11.8% |
| 2014 | 1.58 per 100,000 population | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 1.36 per 100,000 population | -13.9% |
| 2016 | 1.41 per 100,000 population | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 1.38 per 100,000 population | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 1.32 per 100,000 population | -4.3% |
| 2019 | 1.27 per 100,000 population | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 1.24 per 100,000 population | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 1.31 per 100,000 population | +5.6% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1.31 per 100,000 population is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.3 per 100,000 population, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1.31 per 100,000 population is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.15 per 100,000 population, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.35 per 100,000 population | 1.27 per 100,000 population | 1.41 per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.4 per 100,000 population | 1.27 per 100,000 population | 1.58 per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.27 per 100,000 population | 1.24 per 100,000 population | 1.31 per 100,000 population | 2 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 31 Madagascar 1.37 per 100,000 population compare
- 32 Central African Republic 1.36 per 100,000 population compare
- 34 Rwanda 1.3 per 100,000 population compare
- 35 North Korea 1.26 per 100,000 population compare
- 35 Tonga 1.26 per 100,000 population compare
More health data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- 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 mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Democratic Republic of Congo was 1.31 per 100,000 population in 2021, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/)., World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1.58 per 100,000 population in 2014.
- What is the lowest mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.24 per 100,000 population in 2020.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 33rd out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/)., World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisonings is the number of deaths from unintentional poisonings in a year per 100,000 population. Unintentional poisoning can be caused by household chemicals, pesticides, kerosene, carbon monoxide and medicines, or can be the result of environmental contamination or occupational chemical exposure.