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Congo, Dem. Rep.: Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79)

In , Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) was 7.70.

That's up 148.4% from 2011, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.09 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #121 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #14 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.DIAB.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2011–2024)

Congo, Dem. Rep. Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
7.70
Trough
3.10

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79)
7.7000
3.1000

About Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79)

Diabetes prevalence refers to the percentage of people ages 20-79 who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It is calculated by adjusting to a standard population age-structure.

Indicator code: SH.STA.DIAB.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) in 2024?
In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) was 7.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) rising or falling?
Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) rose 148.4% from 2011 to 2024.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79)?
In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #121 out of 209 countries reporting Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) compare to the world average?
The global average for Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) in 2024 was 10.09, so Congo, Dem. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #14 of 48.
What is Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) and how is it measured?
Diabetes prevalence refers to the percentage of people ages 20-79 who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It is calculated by adjusting to a standard population age-structure.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.DIAB.ZS), CC BY 4.0.