Africa (UNSDG) vs Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Internally displaced persons
Africa (UNSDG)
31.73 million
in 2025
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
4.91 million
in 2025
Africa (UNSDG) rank
8th
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
6th
Internally displaced persons over time
- Africa (UNSDG)
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
How they compare
Africa (UNSDG) currently reports 31.73 million against 4.91 million in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 26.83 million.
That makes Africa (UNSDG)'s figure about 6.5 times Congo, Democratic Republic of the's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Africa (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.
Africa (UNSDG) ranks 8th and Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 6th of 148 groups.
Africa (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (UNSDG) | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.19 million | 1.90 million | 8.29 million | Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2010s | 12.70 million | 2.88 million | 9.82 million | Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2020s | 31.52 million | 5.91 million | 25.61 million | Africa (UNSDG) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher internally displaced persons, Africa (UNSDG) or Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Africa (UNSDG), at 31.73 million against 4.91 million in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2025.
- What is the difference in internally displaced persons between Africa (UNSDG) and Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- 26.83 million, with Africa (UNSDG) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (UNSDG) and Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2025.
- How do Africa (UNSDG) and Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank globally for internally displaced persons?
- Africa (UNSDG) ranks 8th and Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 6th of 148 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Internally displaced persons (IDPs). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.