UNFPA Congo
Buffeted by humanitarian crises, the Republic of Congo has a weak health system and a high maternal death rate, even though trained personnel attend most births. To accelerate development, the Government is committed to free maternal and child health care as well as gender equality, both goals supported by UNFPA. Active in the country since 1972, UNFPA has helped reduce maternal mortality, increase contraceptive prevalence and lessen HIV/AIDS rates. Current programmes focus on better health for mothers and newborns, including in indigenous communities. They promote family planning, and reproductive and sexual health education for young people.
Data overview
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Population
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Population aged 0-14
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Population aged 15-64
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Population aged 65+
Maternal and newborn health
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Births attended by skilled health personnel
Sexual and reproductive health
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CPR any method
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Unmet need
Education
Fertility
Total fertility rate, per woman, 2010-2015
Life expectancy
Life expectancy at birth (years), 2010-2015
Harmful Practices
Child marriage by age 18, per cent, 2006-2017
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Child marriage by age 18
Demographic Dividend: Congo
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Key results of Congo in 2018
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2018 Humanitarian results achieved for
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Expenditure
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Dashboards available for Congo
News
News
BETOU, Republic of the Congo – “Some months we have more than 145 births at the centre – a lot, con
31 May 2017
News
BRAZZAVILLE, Congo – “We are tired of hearing our parents telling us how, back in their days, young
9 October 2015
In the News
When Agnes Lunkembesa gave birth to her ninth child, she decided enough was enough.
20 November 2013