Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Congo
Congo: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 9,431 in 2025. β Volatile
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Congo, 2000β2025
Source: Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Analysis
In 2025, asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Congo stood at 9,431.
The figure is down 23.2% on the previous year and up 131.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Congo peaked at 13,068 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1,944, in 2011.
Congo ranks 62nd of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,686 | 3,199 | 8,168 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,859 | 1,944 | 13,068 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,214 | 9,431 | 12,836 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More social development data for Congo
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 62,500 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 13,134 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh 7 (2025)
- Democracy lexical 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 7 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.002 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 13,134 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0096 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Congo?
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Congo was 9,431 in 2025, according to Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
- What is the highest asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 13,068 in 2017.
- What is the lowest asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,944 in 2011.
- How does Congo rank for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Congo ranks 62nd out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 131.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), published as part of Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.