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DR Congo Maternal deaths (number) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Maternal deaths (number) in DR Congo stood at 18,661 deaths in 2023, according to WHO GHO. The latest value is down 3.9% from 19,427 deaths in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 18,762 deaths (down 0.5% since). The highest value since 1985 was 21,080 deaths in 2021, the lowest 12,676 deaths in 1994. DR Congo ranked 3rd highest of the 194 countries in this dataset in 2023; Nigeria ranked first.

Data source: WHO GHO · Unit: deaths · Category: Demographics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1985–2023

Key facts

What is the latest Maternal deaths (number) in DR Congo?

Maternal deaths (number) in DR Congo stood at 18,661 deaths in 2023, according to WHO GHO.

Is Maternal deaths (number) in DR Congo rising or falling?

The latest value is down 3.9% from 19,427 deaths in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 18,762 deaths (down 0.5% since).

How does DR Congo rank for Maternal deaths (number)?

DR Congo ranked 3rd highest of the 194 countries in this dataset in 2023; Nigeria ranked first.

What is the highest Maternal deaths (number) on record in DR Congo?

The highest value since 1985 was 21,080 deaths in 2021, the lowest 12,676 deaths in 1994.

Metadata for Maternal deaths (number) in DR Congo
IndicatorMaternal deaths (number)
CountryDR Congo
CategoryDemographics
Unitdeaths
SourceWHO GHO
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Latest value: 18,661 deaths (2023)

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Source:World Health Organization via WHO GHO — series MORT_MATERNALNUM
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Health Organization. (2026). Maternal deaths (number) — DR Congo [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/mortality-by-cause/COD. Original source: https://ghoapi.azureedge.net/api/MORT_MATERNALNUM

MLA

World Health Organization. "Maternal deaths (number) — DR Congo." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/mortality-by-cause/COD. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://ghoapi.azureedge.net/api/MORT_MATERNALNUM.

Chicago

World Health Organization. 2026. "Maternal deaths (number) — DR Congo." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/mortality-by-cause/COD. Original source: https://ghoapi.azureedge.net/api/MORT_MATERNALNUM.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_mortality_by_cause_cod,
  author = {{World Health Organization}},
  title = {{Maternal deaths (number) --- DR Congo}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/mortality-by-cause/COD},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://ghoapi.azureedge.net/api/MORT\_MATERNALNUM}
}