Angola vs South Africa: Internally displaced persons
Angola
26,672
in 2025
South Africa
27,654
in 2025
Angola rank
55th
South Africa rank
53rd
Internally displaced persons over time
- Angola
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 27,654 against 26,672 in Angola, a difference of 982.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2019 it was Angola ahead.
Angola ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 53rd of 104 countries.
Angola has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Angola | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,090 | 119 | 971 | Angola |
| 2020s | 27,164 | 9,900 | 17,265 | Angola |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher internally displaced persons, Angola or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 27,654 against 26,672 in Angola as of 2025.
- What is the difference in internally displaced persons between Angola and South Africa?
- 982, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Angola and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2025.
- How do Angola and South Africa rank globally for internally displaced persons?
- Angola ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 53rd of 104 countries.
- 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.