Migrant populations in Congo
Congo: Migrant populations was 385,589 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
385,589
World rank
94th
of 228 countries
All-time high
425,173
in 2010
All-time low
129,391
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Congo, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, migrant populations in Congo stood at 385,589.
The figure is down 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Congo peaked at 425,173 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 129,391, in 1990.
Congo ranks 94th of 228 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations in Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 129,391 | — |
| 1995 | 191,635 | +48.1% |
| 2000 | 305,880 | +59.6% |
| 2005 | 318,724 | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 425,173 | +33.4% |
| 2015 | 390,142 | -8.2% |
| 2020 | 387,606 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 385,589 | -0.5% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 385,589 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937, 2.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Congo's 385,589 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 160,513 | 129,391 | 191,635 | 2 |
| 2000s | 312,302 | 305,880 | 318,724 | 2 |
| 2010s | 407,658 | 390,142 | 425,173 | 2 |
| 2020s | 386,598 | 385,589 | 387,606 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More population data for Congo
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6949 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6949 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5095 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 10,379 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.17 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0471 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.684 (2100)
- Population density 58.64 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.51 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Congo?
- Migrant populations in Congo was 385,589 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 425,173 in 2010.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 129,391 in 1990.
- How does Congo rank for migrant populations?
- Congo ranks 94th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this 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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