How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Mortality rate, under-5, male (per 1,000 live births)?

In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #7 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, under-5, male (per 1,000 live births).

How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Mortality rate, under-5, male (per 1,000 live births) compare to the world average?

The global average for Mortality rate, under-5, male (per 1,000 live births) in 2024 was 26.22, so Congo, Dem. Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #7 of 48.

Congo, Dem. Rep.: Mortality rate, under-5, male (per 1,000 live births)

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In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Mortality rate, under-5, male (per 1,000 live births) was 97.30.

That's down 1.8% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 26.22 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #7 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #7 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DYN.MORT.MA) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 133.40; 2005
Trough: 97.30; 2024
1-year change: -1.8%
5-year change: -2.8%; -0.6% / yr
10-year change: -3.0%; -0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Mortality rate, under-5, male (per 1,000 live births)
2024	97.3000
2023	99.1000
2022	100.4000
2021	100.9000
2020	100.8000
2019	100.1000
2018	99.5000
2017	99.2000
2016	99.1000
2015	99.5000

About Mortality rate, under-5, male (per 1,000 live births)

Under-five mortality rate, male is the probability per 1,000 that a newborn male baby will die before reaching age five, if subject to male age-specific mortality rates of the specified year.

Indicator code: SH.DYN.MORT.MA • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Mortality rate, under-5, male (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?: In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Mortality rate, under-5, male (per 1,000 live births) was 97.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Mortality rate, under-5, male (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?: Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Mortality rate, under-5, male (per 1,000 live births) fell 1.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Mortality rate, under-5, male (per 1,000 live births)?: In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #7 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, under-5, male (per 1,000 live births).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Mortality rate, under-5, male (per 1,000 live births) compare to the world average?: The global average for Mortality rate, under-5, male (per 1,000 live births) in 2024 was 26.22, so Congo, Dem. Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #7 of 48.
What is Mortality rate, under-5, male (per 1,000 live births) and how is it measured?: Under-five mortality rate, male is the probability per 1,000 that a newborn male baby will die before reaching age five, if subject to male age-specific mortality rates of the specified year.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DYN.MORT.MA), CC BY 4.0.