Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) vs Syrian Arab Republic: Internally displaced persons
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)
34.23 million
in 2025
Syrian Arab Republic
5.96 million
in 2025
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) rank
7th
Syrian Arab Republic rank
4th
Internally displaced persons over time
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)
- Syrian Arab Republic
How they compare
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) currently reports 34.23 million against 5.96 million in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 28.27 million.
That makes Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)'s figure about 5.7 times Syrian Arab Republic's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) has been ahead every year.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) ranks 7th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 4th of 148 groups.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) | Syrian Arab Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.55 million | 433,000 | 11.12 million | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) |
| 2010s | 15.92 million | 5.06 million | 10.87 million | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) |
| 2020s | 30.47 million | 6.79 million | 23.69 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 Syrian Arab Republic?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions), at 34.23 million against 5.96 million in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2025.
- What is the difference in internally displaced persons between Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 28.27 million, with Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2025.
- How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for internally displaced persons?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) ranks 7th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 4th 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.