Congolese Diaspora
The table below shows DRC born people who have emigrated abroad (although it excludes their descendants).
| Rank | Country | Region | DRC born population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | Europe | 19,080 |
| 2 | Canada | North America | 14,125 |
| 3 | Belgium | Europe | 9,911 |
| 4 | United Kingdom | Europe | 8,569 |
| 5 | United States | North America | 3,455 |
| 6 | Switzerland | Europe | 2,570 |
| 7 | Norway | Europe | 1,759 |
| 8 | Portugal | Europe | 1,453 |
| 9 | Netherlands | Europe | 1,314 |
| 10 | Italy | Europe | 1,302 |
These are only estimates and do not account for Congolese migrants residing illegally in these countries. Among African countries, Congo's diaspora is second only to Nigeria in size.
Read more about this topic: Demographics Of The Democratic Republic Of The Congo