Democratic Republic of the Congo: Maternal mortality

The latest value from 2023 is 427 deaths per 100,000 births, a decline from 456 deaths per 100,000 births in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 112 deaths per 100,000 births, based on data from 188 countries. Historically, the average for Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1985 to 2023 is 626 deaths per 100,000 births. The minimum value, 427 deaths per 100,000 births, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 934 deaths per 100,000 births was recorded in 1985. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Maternal mortality ratio is the number of women who die from pregnancy-related causes while pregnant or within 42 days of pregnancy termination per 100,000 live births. The data are estimated with a regression model using information on the proportion of maternal deaths among non-AIDS deaths in women ages 15-49, fertility, birth attendants, and GDP measured using purchasing power parities (PPPs).