Total Fertility Rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Total Fertility Rate was 6.11 in 2022. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2022)
6.11
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
4th
of 197 countries
All-time high
6.74
in 1987
All-time low
6.08
in 1960
Years of data
63
1960–2022

Total Fertility Rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1960–2022

0246196019912022

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for total fertility rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the is 6.11, measured in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 6.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total fertility rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 6.74 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 6.08, in 1960.

That places Congo, Democratic Republic of the 4th out of 197 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 6.2 6.08 6.32 10
1970s 6.41 6.34 6.46 10
1980s 6.61 6.46 6.74 10
1990s 6.7 6.64 6.73 10
2000s 6.63 6.58 6.72 10
2010s 6.45 6.25 6.59 10
2020s 6.16 6.11 6.21 3

Countries ranked near Congo, Democratic Republic of the

  1. 1 Niger 6.75 compare
  2. 2 Chad 6.21 compare
  3. 3 Somalia 6.2 compare
  4. 5 Central African Republic 5.92 compare
  5. 6 Mali 5.87 compare
  6. 7 Angola 5.21 compare

See the full ranking of 198 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is total fertility rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
Total fertility rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 6.11 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest total fertility rate recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
The highest recorded value was 6.74 in 1987.
What is the lowest total fertility rate recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
The lowest recorded value was 6.08 in 1960.
How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for total fertility rate?
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 4th out of 197 countries with data for 2022.
Is total fertility rate rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Total Fertility Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total Fertility Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
198 places, 12,240 data points, 1960–2022
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Gender-disaggregated data on health outcomes.