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
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.