How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Somalia?

5 years are reported by both, from 1979 to 1983.

Where does this data come from?

Statizoid (derived), published as Personal remittances and foreign aid received, per capita. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Congo vs Somalia: Personal remittances and foreign aid received, per capita

Congo

7.46 current US$ per person

in 2021

Somalia

3.5 current US$ per person

in 1983

Congo rank

182nd

Somalia rank

185th

Personal remittances and foreign aid received, per capita over time

Congo
Somalia

How they compare

Congo currently reports 7.46 current US$ per person against 3.5 current US$ per person in Somalia, a difference of 3.96 current US$ per person.

That makes Congo's figure about 2.1 times Somalia's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 1979 it was Somalia ahead.

Congo ranks 182nd and Somalia ranks 185th of 193 countries.

Somalia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Congo	Somalia	Difference	Ahead
1970s	1.73 current US$ per person	6.73 current US$ per person	5 current US$ per person	Somalia
1980s	1.27 current US$ per person	4.41 current US$ per person	3.14 current US$ per person	Somalia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher personal remittances and foreign aid received, per capita, Congo or Somalia?: Congo, at 7.46 current US$ per person against 3.5 current US$ per person in Somalia as of 2021.
What is the difference in personal remittances and foreign aid received, per capita between Congo and Somalia?: 3.96 current US$ per person, with Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Somalia?: 5 years are reported by both, from 1979 to 1983.
How do Congo and Somalia rank globally for personal remittances and foreign aid received, per capita?: Congo ranks 182nd and Somalia ranks 185th of 193 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Statizoid (derived), published as Personal remittances and foreign aid received, per capita. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Personal remittances and foreign aid received, per capita
Unit: current US$ per person
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 193 places, 6,518 data points, 1970–2021
Last refreshed: 21 September 2026

Personal remittances and foreign aid received divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.