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Congo, Dem. Rep.: Number of neonatal deaths

In , Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Number of neonatal deaths was 105,425.00.

That's up 1.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11,587.60 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #4 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NMRT) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Congo, Dem. Rep. Number of neonatal deaths trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
105,425.00
Trough
76,574.00
1-year change
+1.2%
5-year change
+11.3%
+2.2% / yr
10-year change
+27.8%
+2.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of neonatal deaths
105,425.0000
104,170.0000
102,333.0000
100,131.0000
97,308.0000
94,752.0000
92,166.0000
89,151.0000
85,839.0000
83,988.0000

About Number of neonatal deaths

Number of neonates dying before reaching 28 days of age.

Indicator code: SH.DTH.NMRTCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Number of neonatal deaths in 2024?
In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Number of neonatal deaths was 105,425.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Number of neonatal deaths rising or falling?
Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Number of neonatal deaths rose 1.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Number of neonatal deaths?
In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #4 out of 196 countries reporting Number of neonatal deaths.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Number of neonatal deaths compare to the world average?
The global average for Number of neonatal deaths in 2024 was 11,587.60, so Congo, Dem. Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 48.
What is Number of neonatal deaths and how is it measured?
Number of neonates dying before reaching 28 days of age.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NMRT), CC BY 4.0.