África Occidental y Central vs South Africa: Internally displaced persons
África Occidental y Central
13.58 million
in 2025
South Africa
27,654
in 2025
África Occidental y Central rank
50th
South Africa rank
53rd
Internally displaced persons over time
- África Occidental y Central
- South Africa
How they compare
África Occidental y Central currently reports 13.58 million against 27,654 in South Africa, a difference of 13.55 million.
That makes África Occidental y Central's figure about 490.9 times South Africa's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, África Occidental y Central has been ahead every year.
África Occidental y Central ranks 50th and South Africa ranks 53rd of 148 groups.
África Occidental y Central has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | África Occidental y Central | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.97 million | 119 | 11.97 million | África Occidental y Central |
| 2020s | 14.62 million | 8,286 | 14.62 million | África Occidental y Central |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher internally displaced persons, África Occidental y Central or South Africa?
- África Occidental y Central, at 13.58 million against 27,654 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in internally displaced persons between África Occidental y Central and South Africa?
- 13.55 million, with África Occidental y Central ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for África Occidental y Central and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2025.
- How do África Occidental y Central and South Africa rank globally for internally displaced persons?
- África Occidental y Central ranks 50th and South Africa ranks 53rd of 148 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Internally displaced persons (IDPs). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.