New internal displacements in Congo
Congo: New internal displacements was 22,850 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
22,850
Change on year
down 85.6%
World rank
61st
of 170 countries
All-time high
166,246
in 2019
All-time low
0
in 2009
Years of data
16
2009–2025
New internal displacements in Congo, 2009–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Congo is 22,850, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 85.6% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Congo peaked at 166,246 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2009.
Congo ranks 61st of 170 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New internal displacements in Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 25,303 | — |
| 2017 | 85,828 | +239.2% |
| 2018 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 166,246 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 6,653 | — |
| 2022 | 41,510 | +523.9% |
| 2023 | 158,533 | +281.9% |
| 2025 | 22,850 | -85.6% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 22,850 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3,172, 7.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Congo's 22,850 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13,949, 1.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010s | 27,738 | 0 | 166,246 | 10 |
| 2020s | 45,909 | 0 | 158,533 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More population data for Congo
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 10,379 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5095 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6949 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.51 million people (2100)
- Population density 58.64 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.7% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0471 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Congo?
- New internal displacements in Congo was 22,850 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 166,246 in 2019.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2009.
- How does Congo rank for new internal displacements?
- Congo ranks 61st out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of New internal displacements. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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