Arab States (UNFPA) vs Iraq: Internally displaced persons
Arab States (UNFPA)
26.61 million
in 2025
Iraq
1.18 million
in 2025
Arab States (UNFPA) rank
16th
Iraq rank
17th
Internally displaced persons over time
- Arab States (UNFPA)
- Iraq
How they compare
Arab States (UNFPA) currently reports 26.61 million against 1.18 million in Iraq, a difference of 25.43 million.
That makes Arab States (UNFPA)'s figure about 22.5 times Iraq's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Arab States (UNFPA) has been ahead every year.
Arab States (UNFPA) ranks 16th and Iraq ranks 17th of 148 groups.
Arab States (UNFPA) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Arab States (UNFPA) | Iraq | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.02 million | 2.76 million | 7.26 million | Arab States (UNFPA) |
| 2010s | 13.82 million | 2.53 million | 11.29 million | Arab States (UNFPA) |
| 2020s | 23.90 million | 1.22 million | 22.68 million | Arab States (UNFPA) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher internally displaced persons, Arab States (UNFPA) or Iraq?
- Arab States (UNFPA), at 26.61 million against 1.18 million in Iraq as of 2025.
- What is the difference in internally displaced persons between Arab States (UNFPA) and Iraq?
- 25.43 million, with Arab States (UNFPA) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Arab States (UNFPA) and Iraq?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2025.
- How do Arab States (UNFPA) and Iraq rank globally for internally displaced persons?
- Arab States (UNFPA) ranks 16th and Iraq ranks 17th 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.