DR Congo Net Migration
Net number of migrants during the period, calculated as immigrants minus emigrants.
This page uses the latest available World Bank observation (2025). Country-level datasets often lag the current calendar year because they depend on official reporting and validation.
Historical Trend
Overview
DR Congo's Net Migration was -27.3K people in 2025, ranking #178 out of 215 countries.
Between 1960 and 2025, DR Congo's Net Migration changed from 27.7K to -27.3K (-198.7%).
Over the past decade, Net Migration in DR Congo changed by -54.2%, from -17.7K people in 2015 to -27.3K people in 2025.
Where is DR Congo?
DR Congo
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- DR Congo
- Coordinates
- 0.00°, 25.00°
Historical Data
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 27.7K people |
| 1961 | 35.7K people |
| 1962 | 39.4K people |
| 1963 | 42K people |
| 1964 | 48.2K people |
| 1965 | 61.4K people |
| 1966 | 54.4K people |
| 1967 | 64.3K people |
| 1968 | 57.3K people |
| 1969 | 46.8K people |
| 1970 | 39.1K people |
| 1971 | -5.5K people |
| 1972 | 2.8K people |
| 1973 | 7.4K people |
| 1974 | 3.2K people |
| 1975 | -972 people |
| 1976 | -26K people |
| 1977 | -26.4K people |
| 1978 | 269K people |
| 1979 | 181K people |
| 1980 | 51.7K people |
| 1981 | 54.7K people |
| 1982 | 97.5K people |
| 1983 | 146.1K people |
| 1984 | 190K people |
| 1985 | 118.8K people |
| 1986 | 71K people |
| 1987 | 111.2K people |
| 1988 | 101.3K people |
| 1989 | 84.4K people |
| 1990 | 219.3K people |
| 1991 | 86.7K people |
| 1992 | 252.7K people |
| 1993 | 240.2K people |
| 1994 | 1.2M people |
| 1995 | -273.4K people |
| 1996 | -777.8K people |
| 1997 | -527.4K people |
| 1998 | 295.6K people |
| 1999 | 109.8K people |
| 2000 | 79.3K people |
| 2001 | 26.5K people |
| 2002 | -17.4K people |
| 2003 | -106.7K people |
| 2004 | 4.3K people |
| 2005 | 20.4K people |
| 2006 | -29.7K people |
| 2007 | -99.7K people |
| 2008 | -82.3K people |
| 2009 | -46K people |
| 2010 | 8.8K people |
| 2011 | 40.9K people |
| 2012 | 53.7K people |
| 2013 | 121.1K people |
| 2014 | 37K people |
| 2015 | -17.7K people |
| 2016 | 440.7K people |
| 2017 | 176.3K people |
| 2018 | -124.2K people |
| 2019 | -144.9K people |
| 2020 | -1.6K people |
| 2021 | -64.6K people |
| 2022 | -15K people |
| 2023 | -15K people |
| 2024 | -27K people |
| 2025 | -27.3K people |
Global Comparison
Among all countries, Ukraine has the highest Net Migration at 1.7M people, while Pakistan has the lowest at -1.2M people.
DR Congo is ranked just above Kenya (-27.3K people) and just below Burkina Faso (-27.1K people).
World ranking
Net Migration ranking for 2025 based on World Bank data, covering 215 countries.
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 1.7M people |
| 2 | United States | 1.2M people |
| 3 | Syria | 421.7K people |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 389.9K people |
| 5 | Canada | 326.2K people |
| 6 | Sudan | 291.5K people |
| 7 | Malaysia | 166.6K people |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | 158.6K people |
| 9 | South Africa | 146.4K people |
| 10 | Japan | 140.6K people |
| 178 | DR Congo | -27.3K people |
| 211 | Germany | -334.1K people |
| 212 | Nepal | -364.7K people |
| 213 | Bangladesh | -402.1K people |
| 214 | India | -495.8K people |
| 215 | Pakistan | -1.2M people |
About this data
- Source
- World Bank
SM.POP.NETM - Definition
- Net number of migrants during the period, calculated as immigrants minus emigrants.
- Coverage
- Data for 215 countries (2025)
- Limitations
- Data may lag 1-2 years for some countries. Coverage varies by indicator.
Frequently Asked Questions
DR Congo's Net Migration was -27.3K people in 2025, ranking #178 out of 215 countries.
Between 1960 and 2025, DR Congo's Net Migration changed from 27.7K to -27.3K (-198.7%).
Net Migration figures for DR Congo are sourced from the World Bank Open Data API, which aggregates reporting from national statistical agencies and verified international organizations. The dataset is refreshed annually as new submissions arrive, typically with a 1–2 year reporting lag.