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In 2026, life expectancy at birth in DR Congo is 62.4 years, below the global average. Life expectancy has risen by 24 years since 1950. About 959 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 8.2 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 47.4 per 1,000 live births, down 74% since 1950. Women live about 4.3 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 14 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 24.9%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 71.9 years.
Life expectancy
62.4 years
Infant mortality
47.4 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
70.6 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
8.2 per 1,000 people
DR Congo faces significant mortality challenges, with life expectancy at just 62.4 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 24 years since 1950. High infant mortality (47 per 1,000 births) is a key challenge. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 71.9 years.