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Key statistics

83,205

people were displaced or stateless (or returning from forced displacement) within the country at the end of 2024

62,062

people were registered as refugees in the country at the end of 2024, mostly from the Central African Republic

$32.7 million

are needed in 2025 to ensure that operations in the Republic of Congo are sustained

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In 2024, UNHCR worked alongside national authorities and partners to improve protection and inclusion for over 70,000 refugees and asylum-seekers in the Republic of Congo. From issuing identity documents and boosting school enrollment to expanding access to healthcare and livelihoods, the response focused on restoring dignity and building self-reliance. As new displacement from the DRC continues, UNHCR remains committed to securing durable solutions and ensuring refugees are included in national development efforts.


With a presence across key regions such as Likouala, Plateaux, and Pool, the operation plays a vital role in delivering protection and assistance in remote areas, while coordinating with humanitarian and development actors to build sustainable futures for displaced populations.

Strategy and results

This section provides key information related to the Global Appeal and Global Report.

Strategy

Latest multi-year strategy, outlining key priorities and a comprehensive overview of operational plans as part of the Global Appeal.

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Indicators and targets

Indicators and targets enable operations to establish their benchmarks and targets for comparison with results.

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Annual Results Report

Latest Annual Results Report highlighting key achievements from the year and published as part of the Global Report.

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Latest updates

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Population and financial overview

Republic of the Congo

Use the year selector to access information from previous years.

Populations

Population types

Note: The "Stateless" category does not include stateless people who are also in other categories, to avoid double counting. The total number of stateless, across all categories, is  .

NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.

Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.

Population by country

NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.

Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.

Population by origin

NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.

Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.

Financial

Budget and expenditure trend

Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.

Budget by pillar
Budget by objective

Note: The table presents the  budget for this operation broken down at the objective level. Resource allocation at the objective level is subject to change during the course of the year as the operational situation evolves and priorities shift. The current budget, reflected in the bottom line of this table, is updated on a monthly basis and is replaced by the final budget at year-end.

Expenditure by Outcome Area
Budget by Impact Area
Protect: Attaining favourable protection environments
Respond: Realizing rights in safe environments
Empower: Empowering communities and achieving gender equality
Solve: Securing solutions

Source: 2023 budget as approved by the Executive Committee in October 2022.
2022 current budget as approved by the High Commissioner as of October 2022; pending presentation to the ExCom's Standing Committee.

Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas

Source: 2023 budget as approved by the Executive Committee in October 2022.
2022 current budget as approved by the High Commissioner as of October 2022; pending presentation to the ExCom's Standing Committee.

Budget by Impact Area
Protect: Attaining favourable protection environments
Respond: Realizing rights in safe environments
Empower: Empowering communities and achieving gender equality
Solve: Securing solutions

Source: 2024 budget and 2023 current budget are taken from the budget document approved by UNHCR's Executive Committee in October 2023.

Budget by Impact Area
Protect: Attaining favourable protection environments
Respond: Realizing rights in safe environments
Empower: Empowering communities and achieving gender equality
Solve: Securing solutions

Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.

Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas

Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.

Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas

Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.

Budget by Impact Area
Protect: Attaining favourable protection environments
Respond: Realizing rights in safe environments
Empower: Empowering communities and achieving gender equality
Solve: Securing solutions
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas

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Strategy

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Office contact details

Le Représentant du HCR en République du Congo

Street and mailing address:
18, Avenue Emile Biayenda, Quartier mission catholique sacré-coeur Centre-ville, 1093 Brazzaville, Congo

Phone:
+242 05 73 73 703

Email:
[email protected]

Time zone:
GMT +1

    Working hours

    • Monday: 8:00 - 17:00
    • Tuesday: 8:00 - 17:00
    • Wednesday: 8:00 - 17:00
    • Thursday: 8:00 - 17:00
    • Friday: 8:00 - 17:00
    • Saturday: closed
    • Sunday: closed

    The UNHCR Head of Field Office in Betou

    Street and mailing address:
    Quartier Ca-mètre, 1093 Brazzaville, Congo

    Phone:
    +242 05 73 73 701

    Fax:
    +4122 739 7279

    Email:
    [email protected]

    Time zone:
    GMT +1

      Working hours

      • Monday: 08:00 - 17:00
      • Tuesday: 08:00 - 17:00
      • Wednesday: 08:00 - 17:00
      • Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00
      • Friday: 08:00 - 17:00
      • Saturday: closed
      • Sunday: closed

      The UNHCR Field Office in Gamboma

      Street and mailing address:
      Derrière les 5 maisons de, Soprogi après la station dépôt,, Quartier Nkeni, Gamboma, Congo

      Email:
      [email protected]

        Working hours

        • Monday: 8:00 - 17:00
        • Tuesday: 8:00 - 17:00
        • Wednesday: 8:00 - 17:00
        • Thursday: 8:00 - 17:00
        • Friday: 8:00 - 17:00
        • Saturday: closed
        • Sunday: closed

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