Who moves to Republic of Congo
377.2K people have chosen Republic of Congo for relocation — #89 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to Republic of 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 64% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| DR Congo | 168387 |
| Angola | 40756 |
| Mali | 33521 |
| Central African Republic | 32312 |
| Rwanda | 24825 |
| Benin | 15015 |
| Senegal | 13109 |
| Cameroon | 11167 |
| Chad | 10439 |
| France | 10198 |
| Gabon | 3125 |
| Mauritania | 3111 |
| Russia | 2545 |
| Togo | 2406 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 1562 |
| Portugal | 1424 |
| Lebanon | 1152 |
| China | 912 |
| Germany | 571 |
| Cuba | 528 |
| United States | 163 |
By region of origin
Africa is the leading region of origin at 95%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Republic of Congo.
DR Congo is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
DR Congo accounts for 45% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 11%.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 55% to 45%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 17 residents of Republic of Congo is foreign-born — 377.2K out of 6.3M, representing 6.0% of the population.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 121479 |
| 1995 | 185581 |
| 2000 | 299391 |
| 2005 | 311670 |
| 2010 | 411152 |
| 2015 | 381703 |
| 2020 | 379201 |
| 2024 | 377228 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | DR Congo | Angola | Mali | Central African Republic | Rwanda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 67316 | 10334 | 4678 | 10616 | 0 |
| 1995 | 110720 | 18270 | 9493 | 11844 | 5503 |
| 2000 | 183780 | 31100 | 16851 | 16245 | 12480 |
| 2005 | 230684 | 15550 | 10715 | 14620 | 7936 |
| 2010 | 252142 | 31028 | 25520 | 24601 | 18900 |
| 2015 | 170368 | 41238 | 33918 | 32696 | 25119 |
| 2020 | 169268 | 40969 | 33696 | 32481 | 24955 |
| 2024 | 168387 | 40756 | 33521 | 32312 | 24825 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Republic of Congo as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Republic of Congo