Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs South Sudan: Refugees by country of origin
Refugees by country of origin over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 2.29 million people against 1.06 million people in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 1.23 million people.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 2.2 times Congo, Democratic Republic of the's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 7th and South Sudan ranks 4th of 204 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 582,234 people | 1.11 million people | 528,111 people | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 943,940 people | 2.29 million people | 1.34 million people | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher refugees by country of origin, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 2.29 million people against 1.06 million people in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2024.
- What is the difference in refugees by country of origin between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Sudan?
- 1.23 million people, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Sudan rank globally for refugees by country of origin?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 7th and South Sudan ranks 4th of 204 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNHCR (2025) β with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Refugees by country of origin. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
People who fled their country of origin and are in need of international protection. Refugees are those who have already been granted asylum status in the country they moved to. This includes all refugees, not just those who fled that year.