Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 1.06 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.06 million
Change on year
up 8.4%
World rank
7th
of 202 countries
All-time high
1.06 million
in 2024
All-time low
39,410
in 1975
Years of data
61
1964–2024
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1964–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of origin in Congo, Democratic Republic of the is 1.06 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.4% on the previous year and up 105.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 1.06 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 39,410, in 1975.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 7th of 202 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 58,700 | — |
| 1965 | 47,000 | -19.9% |
| 1966 | 74,800 | +59.1% |
| 1967 | 78,190 | +4.5% |
| 1968 | 67,330 | -13.9% |
| 1969 | 54,530 | -19.0% |
| 1970 | 51,650 | -5.3% |
| 1971 | 43,470 | -15.8% |
| 1972 | 43,920 | +1.0% |
| 1973 | 43,380 | -1.2% |
| 1974 | 39,820 | -8.2% |
| 1975 | 39,410 | -1.0% |
| 1976 | 44,070 | +11.8% |
| 1977 | 264,940 | +501.2% |
| 1978 | 151,560 | -42.8% |
| 1979 | 70,450 | -53.5% |
| 1980 | 116,750 | +65.7% |
| 1981 | 118,970 | +1.9% |
| 1982 | 92,455 | -22.3% |
| 1983 | 101,571 | +9.9% |
| 1984 | 94,512 | -6.9% |
| 1985 | 86,418 | -8.6% |
| 1986 | 96,619 | +11.8% |
| 1987 | 69,428 | -28.1% |
| 1988 | 103,537 | +49.1% |
| 1989 | 100,786 | -2.7% |
| 1990 | 67,423 | -33.1% |
| 1991 | 65,816 | -2.4% |
| 1992 | 81,269 | +23.5% |
| 1993 | 74,817 | -7.9% |
| 1994 | 73,279 | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 89,742 | +22.5% |
| 1996 | 158,794 | +76.9% |
| 1997 | 173,994 | +9.6% |
| 1998 | 158,828 | -8.7% |
| 1999 | 255,942 | +61.1% |
| 2000 | 371,705 | +45.2% |
| 2001 | 392,142 | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 421,355 | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 453,465 | +7.6% |
| 2004 | 462,186 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 430,919 | -6.8% |
| 2006 | 401,908 | -6.7% |
| 2007 | 370,372 | -7.8% |
| 2008 | 367,991 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 455,852 | +23.9% |
| 2010 | 476,691 | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 491,470 | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 509,275 | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 499,551 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 516,765 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 541,487 | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 537,474 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 620,805 | +15.5% |
| 2018 | 720,302 | +16.0% |
| 2019 | 802,974 | +11.5% |
| 2020 | 840,392 | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 908,391 | +8.1% |
| 2022 | 932,661 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 978,185 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | 1.06 million | +8.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 63,425 | 47,000 | 78,190 | 6 |
| 1970s | 79,267 | 39,410 | 264,940 | 10 |
| 1980s | 98,105 | 69,428 | 118,970 | 10 |
| 1990s | 119,990 | 65,816 | 255,942 | 10 |
| 2000s | 412,790 | 367,991 | 462,186 | 10 |
| 2010s | 571,679 | 476,691 | 802,974 | 10 |
| 2020s | 943,940 | 840,392 | 1.06 million | 5 |
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More population data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- 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)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 517,404 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, per capita 0.0047 units per person (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 1.06 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 1.06 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 39,410 in 1975.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 7th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is up 105.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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