Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate was 0 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 100.0%
World rank
20th
of 190 countries
All-time high
7.69 % change on previous year
in 1995
All-time low
-9.52 % change on previous year
in 2022
Years of data
38
1986–2023
Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1986–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 0 % change on previous year for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in 2023.
The figure is up 100.0% on the previous year and down 100.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 7.69 % change on previous year in 1995 and was at its lowest, -9.52 % change on previous year, in 2022.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 20th of 190 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | -7.14 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1989 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1990 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | 7.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1997 | -7.14 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 7.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 7.14 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 6.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 6.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | 5.88 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 5.56 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2018 | 5.26 % change on previous year | — |
| 2019 | -5 % change on previous year | -195.0% |
| 2020 | 5.26 % change on previous year | -205.3% |
| 2021 | 5 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2022 | -9.52 % change on previous year | -290.5% |
| 2023 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 0 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is -2.27 % change on previous year. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -1.79 % change on previous year | -7.14 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | 0.0549 % change on previous year | -7.14 % change on previous year | 7.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.36 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 7.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5819 % change on previous year | -5 % change on previous year | 5.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1848 % change on previous year | -9.52 % change on previous year | 5.26 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 17 Congo 2.22 % change on previous year compare
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- 20 Estonia 0 % change on previous year compare
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- 20 Guinea 0 % change on previous year compare
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- 20 Kuwait 0 % change on previous year compare
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- 20 Maldives 0 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Mali 0 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Mozambique 0 % change on previous year compare
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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 number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 7.69 % change on previous year in 1995.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.52 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 20th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Number of maternal deaths, 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 Number of maternal deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Number of maternal deaths Trends in Maternal Mortality, World Health Organization (WHO)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of maternal deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.