Eastern Africa (African Union) vs Thailand: Internally displaced persons

Eastern Africa (African Union)
17.28 million
in 2025
Thailand
272,670
in 2025
Eastern Africa (African Union) rank
34th
Thailand rank
36th

Internally displaced persons over time

  • Eastern Africa (African Union)
  • Thailand
05.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M200920172025

How they compare

Eastern Africa (African Union) currently reports 17.28 million against 272,670 in Thailand, a difference of 17.01 million.

That makes Eastern Africa (African Union)'s figure about 63.4 times Thailand's.

Across all 14 years both countries report, Eastern Africa (African Union) has been ahead every year.

Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 34th and Thailand ranks 36th of 148 groups.

Eastern Africa (African Union) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Eastern Africa (African Union) Thailand Difference Ahead
2010s 6.48 million 36,911 6.45 million Eastern Africa (African Union)
2020s 14.77 million 55,444 14.72 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 Thailand?
Eastern Africa (African Union), at 17.28 million against 272,670 in Thailand as of 2025.
What is the difference in internally displaced persons between Eastern Africa (African Union) and Thailand?
17.01 million, with Eastern Africa (African Union) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Africa (African Union) and Thailand?
14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2025.
How do Eastern Africa (African Union) and Thailand rank globally for internally displaced persons?
Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 34th and Thailand ranks 36th 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Internally displaced persons (IDPs)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
252 places, 3,487 data points, 2009–2025
Last refreshed