Central African Republic vs Congo: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum over time
- Central African Republic
- Congo
How they compare
Central African Republic currently reports 8,454 against 8,109 in Congo, a difference of 345.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Central African Republic ahead.
Central African Republic ranks 59th and Congo ranks 61st of 179 countries.
Congo has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,540 | 3,324 | 783.9 | Congo |
| 2010s | 1,122 | 5,937 | 4,815 | Congo |
| 2020s | 8,458 | 11,343 | 2,884 | Congo |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, Central African Republic or Congo?
- Central African Republic, at 8,454 against 8,109 in Congo as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum between Central African Republic and Congo?
- 345, with Central African Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Congo?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Central African Republic and Congo rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- Central African Republic ranks 59th and Congo ranks 61st of 179 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), published as Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Asylum-seekers are individuals who have sought international protection and whose claims for refugee status have not yet been determined. This includes those who are in various stages of the asylum process, such as initial application, appeal, or awaiting final decision. In specific contexts, asylum-seekers may also include those who are seeking protection under complementary forms of protection, and those enjoying temporary protection, but whose claims are still under consideration.