Eastern Africa (African Union) vs Mexico: Internally displaced persons
Eastern Africa (African Union)
17.28 million
in 2025
Mexico
390,250
in 2025
Eastern Africa (African Union) rank
34th
Mexico rank
32nd
Internally displaced persons over time
- Eastern Africa (African Union)
- Mexico
How they compare
Eastern Africa (African Union) currently reports 17.28 million against 390,250 in Mexico, a difference of 16.89 million.
That makes Eastern Africa (African Union)'s figure about 44.3 times Mexico's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Eastern Africa (African Union) has been ahead every year.
Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 34th and Mexico ranks 32nd of 148 groups.
Eastern Africa (African Union) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Africa (African Union) | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.45 million | 8,000 | 7.44 million | Eastern Africa (African Union) |
| 2010s | 6.54 million | 250,444 | 6.29 million | Eastern Africa (African Union) |
| 2020s | 15.70 million | 399,264 | 15.30 million | Eastern Africa (African Union) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher internally displaced persons, Eastern Africa (African Union) or Mexico?
- Eastern Africa (African Union), at 17.28 million against 390,250 in Mexico as of 2025.
- What is the difference in internally displaced persons between Eastern Africa (African Union) and Mexico?
- 16.89 million, with Eastern Africa (African Union) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Africa (African Union) and Mexico?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2025.
- How do Eastern Africa (African Union) and Mexico rank globally for internally displaced persons?
- Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 34th and Mexico ranks 32nd 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.