Arab States (UNFPA) vs South Sudan: Internally displaced persons
Arab States (UNFPA)
26.61 million
in 2025
South Sudan
1.57 million
in 2025
Arab States (UNFPA) rank
16th
South Sudan rank
15th
Internally displaced persons over time
- Arab States (UNFPA)
- South Sudan
How they compare
Arab States (UNFPA) currently reports 26.61 million against 1.57 million in South Sudan, a difference of 25.04 million.
That makes Arab States (UNFPA)'s figure about 16.9 times South Sudan's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Arab States (UNFPA) has been ahead every year.
Arab States (UNFPA) ranks 16th and South Sudan ranks 15th of 148 groups.
Arab States (UNFPA) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Arab States (UNFPA) | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14.24 million | 1.28 million | 12.97 million | Arab States (UNFPA) |
| 2020s | 23.90 million | 1.70 million | 22.20 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 South Sudan?
- Arab States (UNFPA), at 26.61 million against 1.57 million in South Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in internally displaced persons between Arab States (UNFPA) and South Sudan?
- 25.04 million, with Arab States (UNFPA) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Arab States (UNFPA) and South Sudan?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2025.
- How do Arab States (UNFPA) and South Sudan rank globally for internally displaced persons?
- Arab States (UNFPA) ranks 16th and South Sudan ranks 15th 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.