International migrants, by country of destination in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: International migrants, by country of destination was 1.09 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
1.09 million
World rank
59th
of 231 countries
All-time high
1.82 million
in 1995
All-time low
589,882
in 2010
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 1.09 million.
That represents a change of up 34.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 1.82 million in 1995 and was at its lowest, 589,882, in 2010.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 59th out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 754,194 | — |
| 1995 | 1.82 million | +140.9% |
| 2000 | 744,387 | -59.0% |
| 2005 | 623,009 | -16.3% |
| 2010 | 589,882 | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 810,018 | +37.3% |
| 2020 | 952,871 | +17.6% |
| 2024 | 1.09 million | +13.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.29 million | 754,194 | 1.82 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 683,698 | 623,009 | 744,387 | 2 |
| 2010s | 699,950 | 589,882 | 810,018 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.02 million | 952,871 | 1.09 million | 2 |
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More population data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6699 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.57 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6699 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.6537 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1964 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.7% (2100)
- Population density 189.99 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 33.44 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.7% (2100)
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate 3.27 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Democratic Republic of Congo was 1.09 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1.82 million in 1995.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 589,882 in 2010.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 59th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of International migrants, by country of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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