Infant Mortality Rate: Congo, Dem. Rep. of the
Congo, Dem. Rep. of the's infant mortality rate is currently 56.4 per 1,000 births as of 2024. # Congo, Dem.
Current (2024)
56.4 per 1,000 births
-1.4% y/y
Peak (1969)
128.3 per 1,000 births
Low (2015)
55.1 per 1,000 births
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1969–2024 · 56 pts
Infant Mortality Rate — Congo, Dem. Rep. of the
1969 — 2024
Infant Mortality Rate — Congo, Dem. Rep. of the
Analysis# Congo, Dem. Rep. of the Infant Mortality Rate
The Democratic Republic of the Congo recorded an infant mortality rate of 56.4 deaths per 1,000 births in 2024. This represents a substantial decline from the 1969 peak of 128.3 per 1,000 births—a 56% reduction over 55 years. The current rate sits just above the all-time low of 55.1 recorded in 2015, indicating the country has sustained near its best performance despite persistent development challenges.
Recent data reveals a slight uptick from 2015 through 2021, when the rate climbed to 57.6 per 1,000 births. The past three years have shown modest improvement, with 2024 marking a decline to 56.4. While the long-term trend demonstrates significant progress in child survival, the recent plateau suggests progress may be slowing, leaving the country with one of Africa's higher infant mortality rates.
Historical Data
56 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.4 per 1,000 births | -1.40% |
| 2023 | 57.2 per 1,000 births | -0.69% |
| 2022 | 57.6 per 1,000 births | +0.00% |
| 2021 | 57.6 per 1,000 births | +0.70% |
| 2020 | 57.2 per 1,000 births | +1.24% |
| 2019 | 56.5 per 1,000 births | +1.25% |
| 2018 | 55.8 per 1,000 births | +0.72% |
| 2017 | 55.4 per 1,000 births | +0.54% |
| 2016 | 55.1 per 1,000 births | +0.00% |
| 2015 | 55.1 per 1,000 births | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 55.3 per 1,000 births | -0.90% |
| 2013 | 55.8 per 1,000 births | -1.59% |
| 2012 | 56.7 per 1,000 births | -2.07% |
| 2011 | 57.9 per 1,000 births | -2.69% |
| 2010 | 59.5 per 1,000 births | -3.09% |
| 2009 | 61.4 per 1,000 births | -3.61% |
| 2008 | 63.7 per 1,000 births | -3.78% |
| 2007 | 66.2 per 1,000 births | -4.06% |
| 2006 | 69 per 1,000 births | -4.17% |
| 2005 | 72 per 1,000 births | -21.48% |
Show all 56 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 91.7 per 1,000 births | -3.68% |
| 2003 | 95.2 per 1,000 births | -3.35% |
| 2002 | 98.5 per 1,000 births | -3.24% |
| 2001 | 101.8 per 1,000 births | -3.05% |
| 2000 | 105 per 1,000 births | -2.69% |
| 1999 | 107.9 per 1,000 births | -2.35% |
| 1998 | 110.5 per 1,000 births | -5.15% |
| 1997 | 116.5 per 1,000 births | -1.35% |
| 1996 | 118.1 per 1,000 births | +25.24% |
| 1995 | 94.3 per 1,000 births | -0.74% |
| 1994 | 95 per 1,000 births | -0.73% |
| 1993 | 95.7 per 1,000 births | -0.83% |
| 1992 | 96.5 per 1,000 births | -1.03% |
| 1991 | 97.5 per 1,000 births | -1.02% |
| 1990 | 98.5 per 1,000 births | -1.10% |
| 1989 | 99.6 per 1,000 births | -0.99% |
| 1988 | 100.6 per 1,000 births | -1.08% |
| 1987 | 101.7 per 1,000 births | -1.07% |
| 1986 | 102.8 per 1,000 births | -0.96% |
| 1985 | 103.8 per 1,000 births | -1.14% |
| 1984 | 105 per 1,000 births | -1.04% |
| 1983 | 106.1 per 1,000 births | -1.30% |
| 1982 | 107.5 per 1,000 births | -1.38% |
| 1981 | 109 per 1,000 births | -1.45% |
| 1980 | 110.6 per 1,000 births | -1.43% |
| 1979 | 112.2 per 1,000 births | -1.49% |
| 1978 | 113.9 per 1,000 births | -1.73% |
| 1977 | 115.9 per 1,000 births | -1.45% |
| 1976 | 117.6 per 1,000 births | -1.51% |
| 1975 | 119.4 per 1,000 births | -1.40% |
| 1974 | 121.1 per 1,000 births | -1.38% |
| 1973 | 122.8 per 1,000 births | -1.29% |
| 1972 | 124.4 per 1,000 births | -1.19% |
| 1971 | 125.9 per 1,000 births | -1.02% |
| 1970 | 127.2 per 1,000 births | -0.86% |
| 1969 | 128.3 per 1,000 births | — |
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