International migrant stock, total in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: International migrant stock, total was 1.09 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
International migrant stock, total in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrant stock, total in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 1.09 million.
The figure is up 34.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock, total in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 1.82 million in 1995 and was at its lowest, 589,882, in 2010.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 58th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
International migrant stock, total in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 754,194 | — |
| 1995 | 1.82 million | +140.9% |
| 2000 | 744,387 | -59.0% |
| 2005 | 623,009 | -16.3% |
| 2010 | 589,882 | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 810,018 | +37.3% |
| 2020 | 952,871 | +17.6% |
| 2024 | 1.09 million | +13.9% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1.09 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 387,101, 2.8× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1.09 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 3.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.29 million | 754,194 | 1.82 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 683,698 | 623,009 | 744,387 | 2 |
| 2010s | 699,950 | 589,882 | 810,018 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.02 million | 952,871 | 1.09 million | 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, total in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- International migrant stock, total in Democratic Republic of Congo was 1.09 million in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock, total recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1.82 million in 1995.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock, total recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 589,882 in 2010.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for international migrant stock, total?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 58th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock, total 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 International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.