Number of new reported cases of human African trypanosomiasis in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Number of new reported cases of human African trypanosomiasis was 245 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of new reported cases of human African trypanosomiasis in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1990–2025
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of new reported cases of human african trypanosomiasis in Congo, Democratic Republic of the is 245, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 36 years on record.
The figure is down 25.8% on the previous year and down 89.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new reported cases of human african trypanosomiasis in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 26,318 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 245, in 2025.
That places Congo, Democratic Republic of the 1st out of 21 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of new reported cases of human African trypanosomiasis in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7,515 | — |
| 1991 | 5,825 | -22.5% |
| 1992 | 7,757 | +33.2% |
| 1993 | 11,384 | +46.8% |
| 1994 | 19,021 | +67.1% |
| 1995 | 18,182 | -4.4% |
| 1996 | 19,342 | +6.4% |
| 1997 | 25,094 | +29.7% |
| 1998 | 26,318 | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 18,684 | -29.0% |
| 2000 | 16,951 | -9.3% |
| 2001 | 17,300 | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 13,816 | -20.1% |
| 2003 | 11,459 | -17.1% |
| 2004 | 10,339 | -9.8% |
| 2005 | 10,249 | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 8,013 | -21.8% |
| 2007 | 8,155 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 7,318 | -10.3% |
| 2009 | 7,178 | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 5,624 | -21.6% |
| 2011 | 5,590 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 5,968 | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 5,647 | -5.4% |
| 2014 | 3,205 | -43.2% |
| 2015 | 2,347 | -26.8% |
| 2016 | 1,768 | -24.7% |
| 2017 | 1,100 | -37.8% |
| 2018 | 660 | -40.0% |
| 2019 | 613 | -7.1% |
| 2020 | 395 | -35.6% |
| 2021 | 425 | +7.6% |
| 2022 | 516 | +21.4% |
| 2023 | 394 | -23.6% |
| 2024 | 330 | -16.2% |
| 2025 | 245 | -25.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15,912 | 5,825 | 26,318 | 10 |
| 2000s | 11,078 | 7,178 | 17,300 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,252 | 613 | 5,968 | 10 |
| 2020s | 384.17 | 245 | 516 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new reported cases of human african trypanosomiasis in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Number of new reported cases of human african trypanosomiasis in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 245 in 2025, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of new reported cases of human african trypanosomiasis recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 26,318 in 1998.
- What is the lowest number of new reported cases of human african trypanosomiasis recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 245 in 2025.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for number of new reported cases of human african trypanosomiasis?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 1st out of 21 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of new reported cases of human african trypanosomiasis rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.6%. 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 World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Number of new reported cases of human African trypanosomiasis (T.b. gambiense). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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