Total number of international immigrants in Congo
Congo: Total number of international immigrants was 385,589 immigrants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
385,589 immigrants
World rank
94th
of 232 countries
All-time high
425,173 immigrants
in 2010
All-time low
129,391 immigrants
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Total number of international immigrants in 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
The most recent figure for total number of international immigrants in Congo is 385,589 immigrants, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Congo peaked at 425,173 immigrants in 2010 and was at its lowest, 129,391 immigrants, in 1990.
Congo ranks 94th of 232 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Congo, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 129,391 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 191,635 immigrants | +48.1% |
| 2000 | 305,880 immigrants | +59.6% |
| 2005 | 318,724 immigrants | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 425,173 immigrants | +33.4% |
| 2015 | 390,142 immigrants | -8.2% |
| 2020 | 387,606 immigrants | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 385,589 immigrants | -0.5% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 385,589 immigrants is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937 immigrants, 2.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Congo's 385,589 immigrants is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568 immigrants, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 160,513 immigrants | 129,391 immigrants | 191,635 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 312,302 immigrants | 305,880 immigrants | 318,724 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 407,658 immigrants | 390,142 immigrants | 425,173 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 386,598 immigrants | 385,589 immigrants | 387,606 immigrants | 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)
- World population growth 0.7% (2100)
- Population density 58.64 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.51 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Congo?
- Total number of international immigrants in Congo was 385,589 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 425,173 immigrants in 2010.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 129,391 immigrants in 1990.
- How does Congo rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Congo ranks 94th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants 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 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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