Preterm birth in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Preterm birth was 487,473 in 2020. ▲ Rising
Preterm birth in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2010–2020
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for preterm birth in Democratic Republic of Congo is 487,473, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 33.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, preterm birth in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 487,473 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 366,024, in 2010.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 7th out of 102 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Preterm birth in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 366,024 | — |
| 2011 | 380,375 | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 393,106 | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 402,488 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 414,799 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 425,691 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 438,014 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 452,198 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 465,084 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 476,072 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 487,473 | +2.4% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 487,473 is above the median for low income countries, which is 93,469, 5.2× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 487,473 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 93,469, 5.2× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 421,385 | 366,024 | 476,072 | 10 |
| 2020s | 487,473 | 487,473 | 487,473 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 4 China 752,855 compare
- 5 Ethiopia 495,880 compare
- 6 Bangladesh 488,608 compare
- 8 United States 366,225 compare
- 9 Brazil 310,651 compare
- 10 Philippines 190,462 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)
- 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 preterm birth in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Preterm birth in Democratic Republic of Congo was 487,473 in 2020, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest preterm birth recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 487,473 in 2020.
- What is the lowest preterm birth recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 366,024 in 2010.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for preterm birth?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 7th out of 102 countries with data for 2020.
- Is preterm birth rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Preterm birth (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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