Share of students studying abroad in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Share of students studying abroad was 2.89 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Share of students studying abroad in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1999–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of students studying abroad in Democratic Republic of Congo is 2.89, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 130.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of students studying abroad in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 8.7 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 1.26, in 2009.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 128th out of 175 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of students studying abroad in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 8.7 | — |
| 2006 | 1.65 | -81.1% |
| 2007 | 1.67 | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 1.46 | -12.5% |
| 2009 | 1.26 | -13.7% |
| 2011 | 1.32 | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 1.33 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 1.89 | +41.4% |
| 2016 | 2.2 | +16.5% |
| 2020 | 2.89 | +31.8% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2.89 is below the median for low income countries, which is 6.06, 48% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2.89 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.63, 44% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.51 | 1.26 | 1.67 | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.68 | 1.32 | 2.2 | 4 |
| 2020s | 2.89 | 2.89 | 2.89 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More education data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 33.69 (1999)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 34.65 (1999)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 621,578 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.99 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,532 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 427,300 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.93 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 21.15 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of students studying abroad in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Share of students studying abroad in Democratic Republic of Congo was 2.89 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of students studying abroad recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 8.7 in 1999.
- What is the lowest share of students studying abroad recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.26 in 2009.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for share of students studying abroad?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 128th out of 175 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of students studying abroad rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 130.0%. 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 Share of students studying abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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