🇨🇩 DR Congo

DR Congo diaspora in Belgium

People from DR Congo in Belgium meet here, city by city. Each community is a neighbourhood, not a crowd, so if yours is missing, start it.

Communities by city

How many people from DR Congo live in Belgium?

According to the United Nations, 88,900 people from the DR Congo live in Belgium.

Therefore Belgium ranks number 8 among the destinations of the DR Congo diaspora.

In total, 2,090,000 people from DR Congo live abroad, and about 4% of them live in Belgium.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born here. The real community is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where to meet people from DR Congo in Belgium

On Compatri, people from DR Congo already meet in Bruxelles and Liège.

Each community brings together members of the same city, so you meet neighbours rather than a crowd.

In total, 4 members take part.

Joining the DR Congo community in Belgium

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Frequently asked questions

How many people from DR Congo live in Belgium?

According to the UN, about 88,900 people from DR Congo live in Belgium. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from DR Congo live in in Belgium?

On Compatri, you will find them in Bruxelles and Liège, for example. Each city has its own community, members and meetups.

How can I meet people from DR Congo in Belgium?

Join the community of your city on Compatri, then attend the meetups its members organise. You can also host your own event.

Which other diasporas live in Belgium?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from Morocco, France, the Netherlands, Romania, and Italy.

When is the DR Congo national day?

DR Congo Independence Day falls on June 30. In Belgium too, the diaspora celebrates it every year.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.

Elsewhere in the world

Elsewhere, the DR Congo diaspora also lives in Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.