Birth rate by women's age group in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Birth rate by women's age group was 106.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
106.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
17th
of 236 countries
All-time high
139.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 1986
All-time low
106.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Birth rate by women's age group in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19.
Analysis
In 2023, birth rate by women's age group in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 106.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rate by women's age group in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 139.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 106.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, in 2023.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 17th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 74 years of available data.
Birth rate by women's age group in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 129.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | — |
| 1951 | 129.54 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 1952 | 129.13 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 1953 | 129.19 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 128.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1955 | 128.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1956 | 128.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 1957 | 129.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 1958 | 129.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 1959 | 130.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 1960 | 130.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.6% |
| 1961 | 131.21 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 1962 | 131.73 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 1963 | 132.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.6% |
| 1964 | 133.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 1965 | 134.83 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 1966 | 135.55 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.5% |
| 1967 | 135.47 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 1968 | 135.08 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 1969 | 134.84 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 1970 | 135.08 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 1971 | 135.32 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 1972 | 135.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 1973 | 135.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 1974 | 136.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 1975 | 136.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1976 | 136.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1977 | 136.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 136.61 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 135.02 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 1980 | 133.41 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 1981 | 131.87 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 1982 | 133.29 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 1983 | 134.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 136.52 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 138.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.6% |
| 1986 | 139.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 137.08 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.9% |
| 1988 | 132.52 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.3% |
| 1989 | 125.05 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.6% |
| 1990 | 122.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.2% |
| 1991 | 125.5 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 123.48 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.6% |
| 1993 | 127.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 127.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 121.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.1% |
| 1996 | 124.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 123.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 121.71 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 1999 | 123.25 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 125.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 124.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 124.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 125.41 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 123.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 122.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 125.28 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 123.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 122.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 122.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 121.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 122.47 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 124.03 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 121.24 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 118.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 115.84 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 113.48 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 112.48 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 111.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 111.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 110.31 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 109.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 108.06 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 106.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 106.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is above the median for low income countries, which is 93.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 106.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 87.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 129.27 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 128.69 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 130.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1960s | 133.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 130.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 135.55 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 135.91 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 135.02 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 136.61 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 134.31 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 125.05 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 139.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 124.05 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 121.33 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 127.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 124 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 122.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 125.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 117.26 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 111.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 124.03 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 108.62 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 106.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 110.31 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 14 Tanzania 113.21 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 15 Congo 109.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 16 Uganda 106.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 18 Cameroon 106.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 19 Zimbabwe 98.06 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 20 South Sudan 97.13 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
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)
- World population growth 0.7% (2100)
- Population density 189.99 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 33.44 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.7% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate 4.1 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is birth rate by women's age group in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Birth rate by women's age group in Democratic Republic of Congo was 106.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 139.74 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1986.
- What is the lowest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 106.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for birth rate by women's age group?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 17th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is birth rate by women's age group rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Birth rate by women's age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Age-specific fertility rate for girls aged 15 to 19: the annual number of live births in this age group per 1,000 girls.