Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Guatemala: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Guatemala
How they compare
Congo, Democratic Republic of the currently reports 168,421 against 138,420 in Guatemala, a difference of 30,001.
That makes Congo, Democratic Republic of the's figure about 1.2 times Guatemala's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Guatemala ahead.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 12th and Guatemala ranks 15th of 198 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Congo, Democratic Republic of the averaged higher in 1 and Guatemala in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Guatemala | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38,386 | 53,141 | 14,754 | Guatemala |
| 2010s | 86,057 | 37,998 | 48,059 | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2020s | 152,042 | 163,869 | 11,827 | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or Guatemala?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the, at 168,421 against 138,420 in Guatemala as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Guatemala?
- 30,001, with Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Guatemala?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Guatemala rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 12th and Guatemala ranks 15th of 198 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 origin. 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.