Total number of international immigrants in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Total number of international immigrants was 1.09 million immigrants in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
1.09 million immigrants
World rank
59th
of 232 countries
All-time high
1.82 million immigrants
in 1995
All-time low
589,882 immigrants
in 2010
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Total number of international immigrants in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
In 2024, total number of international immigrants in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 1.09 million immigrants.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 34.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 1.82 million immigrants in 1995 and was at its lowest, 589,882 immigrants, in 2010.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 59th of 232 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 754,194 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 1.82 million immigrants | +140.9% |
| 2000 | 744,387 immigrants | -59.0% |
| 2005 | 623,009 immigrants | -16.3% |
| 2010 | 589,882 immigrants | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 810,018 immigrants | +37.3% |
| 2020 | 952,871 immigrants | +17.6% |
| 2024 | 1.09 million immigrants | +13.9% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1.09 million immigrants is above the median for low income countries, which is 387,101 immigrants, 2.8× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1.09 million immigrants is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568 immigrants, 3.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.29 million immigrants | 754,194 immigrants | 1.82 million immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 683,698 immigrants | 623,009 immigrants | 744,387 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 699,950 immigrants | 589,882 immigrants | 810,018 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.02 million immigrants | 952,871 immigrants | 1.09 million immigrants | 2 |
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More population data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.6537 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6699 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 33.44 million people (2100)
- Population density 189.99 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.7% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1964 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0.5489 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Total number of international immigrants in Democratic Republic of Congo was 1.09 million immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1.82 million immigrants in 1995.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 589,882 immigrants in 2010.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 59th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants 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 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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