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🇨🇩 Life expectancy in Democratic Republic of Congo
Average life expectancy at birth in Democratic Republic of Congo is 60.7 years — ranked #220 of 234 countries tracked here.
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What is the average life expectancy in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The average life expectancy at birth in Democratic Republic of Congo is approximately 60.7 years, combining male and female averages.
What is the male vs female life expectancy in Democratic Republic of Congo?
In Democratic Republic of Congo, average life expectancy at birth is approximately 59.2 years for males and 62.1 years for females.
Figures are UN Population Division estimates (World Population Prospects, 2019 revision), rounded for readability — not a live feed, so recent years may differ. Averages, not fate — individual outcomes vary hugely by lifestyle, healthcare access, and luck.