DR Congo health statistics
Life expectancy, spending, care for DR Congo: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | DR Congo | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 62.4 yrs | 2026 | #223 of 236 | 73.8 yrs |
| Health spending per person | $23 | 2023 | #190 of 193 | $1,317 |
| Health spending, % of GDP | 3.7% | 2023 | #163 of 193 | 10.1% |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 0.21 | 2022 | #163 of 193 | 1.86 |
| Maternal deaths per 100,000 births | 427 | 2023 | #181 of 193 | 197 |
Health: world rankings · DR Congo population
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