Adolescent fertility in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Adolescent fertility was 3.38 in 2016. ▼ Falling
Adolescent fertility in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2001–2016
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for adolescent fertility in Democratic Republic of Congo is 3.38, measured in 2016. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is down 12.2% on the previous year and down 64.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adolescent fertility in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 13.05 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 3.38, in 2016.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 15th of 206 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Adolescent fertility in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 13.05 | — |
| 2002 | 5 | -61.7% |
| 2003 | 9.7 | +94.0% |
| 2004 | 8.3 | -14.4% |
| 2005 | 8.74 | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 9.38 | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 9.07 | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 7.61 | -16.1% |
| 2010 | 7.44 | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 5.52 | -25.8% |
| 2012 | 3.54 | -35.9% |
| 2013 | 6.14 | +73.4% |
| 2015 | 3.85 | -37.3% |
| 2016 | 3.38 | -12.2% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 3.38 is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.27, 1.5× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 3.38 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.87, 1.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.86 | 5 | 13.05 | 8 |
| 2010s | 4.98 | 3.38 | 7.44 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More population data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6699 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.57 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6699 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.6537 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1964 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.658 (2100)
- Population density 189.99 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 33.44 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.658 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 0.8224 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adolescent fertility in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Adolescent fertility in Democratic Republic of Congo was 3.38 in 2016, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest adolescent fertility recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 13.05 in 2001.
- What is the lowest adolescent fertility recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.38 in 2016.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for adolescent fertility?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 15th out of 206 countries with data for 2016.
- Is adolescent fertility rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Adolescent fertility. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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