Who moves to DR Congo
1M people have chosen DR Congo for relocation — #59 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to DR Congo? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 82% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Central African Republic | 368125 |
| Rwanda | 286208 |
| Angola | 201592 |
| South Sudan | 103594 |
| Burundi | 67352 |
| Republic of Congo | 7108 |
| Uganda | 6776 |
| Sudan | 6115 |
By region of origin
Africa is the leading region of origin at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in DR Congo.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 71% to 35%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
DR Congo is a primary destination for emigrants from Rwanda
DR Congo attracts 53% of all emigrants from Rwanda, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Central African Republic is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Central African Republic accounts for 35% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 27%.
A significant share of the population of Central African Republic has settled here
More than 1 in 14 people from Central African Republic now live in DR Congo — 368.1K people, representing 6.91% of the population of Central African Republic.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 663006 |
| 1995 | 1715920 |
| 2000 | 617393 |
| 2005 | 493958 |
| 2010 | 429634 |
| 2015 | 775534 |
| 2020 | 919308 |
| 2024 | 1046870 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Central African Republic | Rwanda | Angola | South Sudan | Burundi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | 22972 | 468462 | 113409 | 20203 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1132791 | 276402 | 137306 | 128458 |
| 2000 | 0 | 85936 | 325733 | 118742 | 36692 |
| 2005 | 0 | 82035 | 262144 | 57568 | 35973 |
| 2010 | 0 | 123871 | 259584 | 4465 | 37626 |
| 2015 | 253402 | 275136 | 181954 | 8596 | 38377 |
| 2020 | 323269 | 251333 | 177028 | 90971 | 59145 |
| 2024 | 368125 | 286208 | 201592 | 103594 | 67352 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
DR Congo as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in DR Congo