International trips for personal reasons in Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo: International trips for personal reasons was 205,500 in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
205,500
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
126th
of 179 countries
All-time high
206,900
in 2015
All-time low
14,000
in 2003
Years of data
20
1995–2016

International trips for personal reasons in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1995–2016

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k1995200520161995: 15.0k1998: 44.0k1999: 65.0k2000: 93.0k2001: 49.0k2002: 25.0k2003: 14.0k2004: 14.0k2005: 19.0k2006: 20.0k2007: 21.0k2008: 18.0k2009: 19.0k2010: 46.0k2011: 67.0k2012: 91.0k2013: 107.1k2014: 194.8k2015: 206.9k2016: 205.5k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2016, international trips for personal reasons in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 205,500.

The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 927.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international trips for personal reasons in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 206,900 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 14,000, in 2003.

That places Democratic Republic of Congo 126th out of 179 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

International trips for personal reasons in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year

Annual values for International trips for personal reasons in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1995 to 2016.
Year Value Change
1995 15,000 —
1998 44,000 +193.3%
1999 65,000 +47.7%
2000 93,000 +43.1%
2001 49,000 -47.3%
2002 25,000 -49.0%
2003 14,000 -44.0%
2004 14,000 +0.0%
2005 19,000 +35.7%
2006 20,000 +5.3%
2007 21,000 +5.0%
2008 18,000 -14.3%
2009 19,000 +5.6%
2010 46,000 +142.1%
2011 67,000 +45.7%
2012 91,000 +35.8%
2013 107,100 +17.7%
2014 194,800 +81.9%
2015 206,900 +6.2%
2016 205,500 -0.7%

Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries

  • Democratic Republic of Congo's 205,500 is above the median for low income countries, which is 166,350, 1.2× the median. (18 countries reporting)
  • Democratic Republic of Congo's 205,500 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 228,750, 90% of the median. (38 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 41,333 15,000 65,000 3
2000s 29,200 14,000 93,000 10
2010s 131,186 46,000 206,900 7

Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo

  1. 123 Uruguay 214,800 compare
  2. 124 Suriname 209,000 compare
  3. 125 French Polynesia 206,700 compare
  4. 127 Belize 203,500 compare
  5. 128 Botswana 203,100 compare
  6. 129 Myanmar 189,100 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is international trips for personal reasons in Democratic Republic of Congo?
International trips for personal reasons in Democratic Republic of Congo was 205,500 in 2016, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest international trips for personal reasons recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The highest recorded value was 206,900 in 2015.
What is the lowest international trips for personal reasons recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 14,000 in 2003.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for international trips for personal reasons?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 126th out of 179 countries with data for 2016.
Is international trips for personal reasons rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Over the last ten years it is up 927.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of International trips for personal reasons. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
International trips for personal reasons
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
179 places, 4,054 data points, 1995–2024
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