Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs France: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- France
How they compare
Congo, Democratic Republic of the currently reports 100,112 against 85,227 in France, a difference of 14,885.
That makes Congo, Democratic Republic of the's figure about 1.2 times France's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2001 it was France ahead.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 17th and France ranks 18th of 179 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | France | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 272.11 | 37,107 | 36,835 | France |
| 2010s | 1,858 | 63,534 | 61,676 | France |
| 2020s | 18,351 | 87,052 | 68,702 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or France?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the, at 100,112 against 85,227 in France as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and France?
- 14,885, with Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and France?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2025.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and France rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 17th and France ranks 18th 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.