Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Latin America & Caribbean: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Latin America & Caribbean
How they compare
Latin America & Caribbean currently reports 1.14 million against 100,112 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 1.04 million.
That makes Latin America & Caribbean's figure about 11.4 times Congo, Democratic Republic of the's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Latin America & Caribbean has been ahead every year.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 17th and Latin America & Caribbean ranks 18th of 179 countries.
Latin America & Caribbean has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Latin America & Caribbean | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 259.2 | 21,873 | 21,614 | Latin America & Caribbean |
| 2010s | 1,858 | 198,525 | 196,667 | Latin America & Caribbean |
| 2020s | 18,351 | 1.17 million | 1.15 million | Latin America & Caribbean |
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 Latin America & Caribbean?
- Latin America & Caribbean, at 1.14 million against 100,112 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Latin America & Caribbean?
- 1.04 million, with Latin America & Caribbean ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Latin America & Caribbean?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Latin America & Caribbean rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 17th and Latin America & Caribbean 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.