Female migrants (% of international migrant stock) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Female migrants (% of international migrant stock) was 51.8% in 2020. ▬ Flat
Female migrants in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1990–2020
Source: United Nations Population Division, Trends in International Migrant Stock: 2020 Revision. Data downloaded as of December 6, 2024. Measured in % of international migrant stock.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female migrants in Democratic Republic of Congo is 51.8%, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female migrants in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 51.9% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 50.4%, in 1995.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 54th of 211 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Female migrants (% of international migrant stock) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % of international migrant stock | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 51.9% | — |
| 1995 | 50.4% | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 51.0% | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 51.5% | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 51.7% | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 51.4% | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 51.8% | +0.9% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 51.8% is above the median for low income countries, which is 50.3%, 1.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 51.8% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 48.1%, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51.1% | 50.4% | 51.9% | 2 |
| 2000s | 51.2% | 51.0% | 51.5% | 2 |
| 2010s | 51.6% | 51.4% | 51.7% | 2 |
| 2020s | 51.8% | 51.8% | 51.8% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 51 Saint Lucia 52.0% compare
- 52 Netherlands 51.9% compare
- 53 Uganda 51.9% compare
- 55 British Virgin Islands 51.8% compare
- 56 United States 51.7% compare
- 57 New Zealand 51.6% compare
More gender data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 59,241 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 2.48 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 72,291 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 72,291 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 3.47 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 2.15 million (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 2.18 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 2.08 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 2.11 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 2.02 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female migrants in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Female migrants in Democratic Republic of Congo was 51.8% in 2020, according to United Nations Population Division, Trends in International Migrant Stock: 2020 Revision. Data downloaded as of December 6, 2024.
- What is the highest female migrants recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 51.9% in 1990.
- What is the lowest female migrants recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.4% in 1995.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for female migrants?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 54th out of 211 countries with data for 2020.
- Is female migrants rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Population Division, Trends in International Migrant Stock: 2020 Revision. Data downloaded as of December 6, 2024, published as part of Female migrants (% of international migrant stock). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of female migrants out of total international migrant stock. International migrant stock is the number of people born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.