International migrant stock (% of population) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: International migrant stock (% of population) was 1.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
International migrant stock in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division. Measured in % of population.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrant stock in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 1.0%.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 4.1% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0.9%, in 2010.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 172nd of 216 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
International migrant stock (% of population) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.1% | — |
| 1995 | 4.1% | +95.2% |
| 2000 | 1.5% | -63.4% |
| 2005 | 1.1% | -26.7% |
| 2010 | 0.9% | -18.2% |
| 2015 | 1.0% | +11.1% |
| 2020 | 1.0% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 1.0% | +0.0% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1.0% is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.3%, 77% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1.0% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.2%, 45% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.1% | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More financial sector data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1982)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1982)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1982)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1982)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- International migrant stock in Democratic Republic of Congo was 1.0% in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 4.1% in 1995.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9% in 2010.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for international migrant stock?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 172nd out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.