Share of children with diarrhea receiving treatment in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Share of children with diarrhea receiving treatment was 30.8% in 2018. ▲ Rising
Share of children with diarrhea receiving treatment in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2001–2018
Source: Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and UNICEF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of children under 5 receiving oral rehydration and continued feeding.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of children with diarrhea receiving treatment in Democratic Republic of Congo is 30.8%, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 27.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children with diarrhea receiving treatment in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 42.3% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 17.0%, in 2001.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 36th of 43 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Share of children with diarrhea receiving treatment in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % of children under 5 receiving oral rehydration and continued feeding | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 17.0% | — |
| 2007 | 42.3% | +148.8% |
| 2010 | 39.3% | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 39.9% | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 30.8% | -22.8% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 30.8% is below the median for low income countries, which is 41.0%, 75% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 30.8% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 42.4%, 73% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.6% | 17.0% | 42.3% | 2 |
| 2010s | 36.7% | 30.8% | 39.9% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children with diarrhea receiving treatment in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Share of children with diarrhea receiving treatment in Democratic Republic of Congo was 30.8% in 2018, according to Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and UNICEF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of children with diarrhea receiving treatment recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 42.3% in 2007.
- What is the lowest share of children with diarrhea receiving treatment recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.0% in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for share of children with diarrhea receiving treatment?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 36th out of 43 countries with data for 2018.
- Is share of children with diarrhea receiving treatment rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and UNICEF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of children with diarrhea receiving treatment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The share of children under five years old with diarrhea, in the two weeks prior to the survey, who received either oral rehydration therapy or increased fluids, whilst feeding continues.