Life Expectancy at Birth: Congo, Dem. Rep. of the
Congo, Dem. Rep. of the's life expectancy at birth is currently 62.074 years as of 2024. # Congo, Dem.
Current (2024)
62.074 years
+0.3% y/y
Peak (2024)
62.074 years
Low (1964)
40.099 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Congo, Dem. Rep. of the
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Congo, Dem. Rep. of the
Analysis# Congo, Dem. Rep. of the Life Expectancy at Birth
Life expectancy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo reached 62.074 years in 2024, marking the highest point in recorded history. This represents a dramatic 52.3% increase from 1960, when the country began at 40.099 years—the lowest point in the 64-year dataset. The nation's health metrics have shifted substantially over six decades, reflecting improvements in infrastructure, medical access, and living conditions despite persistent development challenges.
The most striking gains occurred between 2015 and 2024, when life expectancy climbed 3.4 years from 58.658 to 62.074. This recent upward momentum accelerated after 2020, with each subsequent year showing steady progress. The consistent year-over-year gains suggest sustained advancement in public health initiatives and socioeconomic conditions, positioning the country on a trajectory toward continued improvements in life expectancy.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62.074 years | +0.29% |
| 2023 | 61.895 years | +1.50% |
| 2022 | 60.979 years | +1.56% |
| 2021 | 60.044 years | -0.64% |
| 2020 | 60.428 years | +0.31% |
| 2019 | 60.242 years | +0.53% |
| 2018 | 59.926 years | +0.72% |
| 2017 | 59.495 years | +0.70% |
| 2016 | 59.081 years | +0.72% |
| 2015 | 58.658 years | +0.72% |
| 2014 | 58.236 years | +0.76% |
| 2013 | 57.795 years | +0.78% |
| 2012 | 57.35 years | +0.77% |
| 2011 | 56.911 years | +0.89% |
| 2010 | 56.411 years | +1.10% |
| 2009 | 55.798 years | +0.74% |
| 2008 | 55.388 years | +0.79% |
| 2007 | 54.954 years | +0.84% |
| 2006 | 54.498 years | +0.92% |
| 2005 | 54.001 years | +0.87% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 53.534 years | +1.10% |
| 2003 | 52.952 years | +1.11% |
| 2002 | 52.371 years | +0.32% |
| 2001 | 52.205 years | +0.61% |
| 2000 | 51.887 years | +3.59% |
| 1999 | 50.089 years | +0.86% |
| 1998 | 49.664 years | -1.58% |
| 1997 | 50.461 years | +2.20% |
| 1996 | 49.376 years | -1.99% |
| 1995 | 50.381 years | +1.00% |
| 1994 | 49.88 years | +0.52% |
| 1993 | 49.621 years | +0.60% |
| 1992 | 49.323 years | +0.77% |
| 1991 | 48.944 years | +0.84% |
| 1990 | 48.538 years | +0.81% |
| 1989 | 48.149 years | +0.83% |
| 1988 | 47.755 years | +0.83% |
| 1987 | 47.362 years | +0.74% |
| 1986 | 47.016 years | +0.76% |
| 1985 | 46.663 years | +0.32% |
| 1984 | 46.514 years | +0.66% |
| 1983 | 46.207 years | +0.57% |
| 1982 | 45.946 years | +0.48% |
| 1981 | 45.726 years | +0.40% |
| 1980 | 45.543 years | +0.59% |
| 1979 | 45.278 years | +1.46% |
| 1978 | 44.628 years | -0.53% |
| 1977 | 44.866 years | +0.38% |
| 1976 | 44.695 years | +0.37% |
| 1975 | 44.53 years | +0.49% |
| 1974 | 44.311 years | +0.50% |
| 1973 | 44.09 years | +0.50% |
| 1972 | 43.869 years | +0.67% |
| 1971 | 43.578 years | +0.64% |
| 1970 | 43.3 years | +0.79% |
| 1969 | 42.959 years | +0.68% |
| 1968 | 42.667 years | +0.77% |
| 1967 | 42.339 years | +0.40% |
| 1966 | 42.169 years | +3.44% |
| 1965 | 40.767 years | +1.67% |
| 1964 | 40.099 years | -1.24% |
| 1963 | 40.604 years | +0.55% |
| 1962 | 40.382 years | +0.55% |
| 1961 | 40.161 years | -1.45% |
| 1960 | 40.752 years | — |
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