Migrant populations in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Migrant populations was 1.09 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
1.09 million
World rank
59th
of 228 countries
All-time high
1.82 million
in 1995
All-time low
589,882
in 2010
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, migrant populations 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, migrant populations 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 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations 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% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1.09 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 387,101, 2.8× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1.09 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 3.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
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)
- Population growth rate 0.658 (2100)
- Population density 189.99 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 33.44 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.658 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 0.8224 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Migrant populations in Democratic Republic of Congo was 1.09 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1.82 million in 1995.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 589,882 in 2010.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for migrant populations?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 59th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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