Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) vs Nigeria: Internally displaced persons
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)
34.23 million
in 2025
Nigeria
3.67 million
in 2025
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) rank
7th
Nigeria rank
10th
Internally displaced persons over time
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)
- Nigeria
How they compare
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) currently reports 34.23 million against 3.67 million in Nigeria, a difference of 30.57 million.
That makes Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)'s figure about 9.3 times Nigeria's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) has been ahead every year.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) ranks 7th and Nigeria ranks 10th of 148 groups.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 18.22 million | 2.16 million | 16.06 million | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) |
| 2020s | 30.47 million | 3.58 million | 26.89 million | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher internally displaced persons, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) or Nigeria?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions), at 34.23 million against 3.67 million in Nigeria as of 2025.
- What is the difference in internally displaced persons between Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) and Nigeria?
- 30.57 million, with Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) and Nigeria?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) and Nigeria rank globally for internally displaced persons?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) ranks 7th and Nigeria ranks 10th 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.