Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Western Africa (African Union): Internally displaced persons
Iran, Islamic Republic of
421
in 2024
Western Africa (African Union)
6.60 million
in 2025
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
83rd
Western Africa (African Union) rank
82nd
Internally displaced persons over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Western Africa (African Union)
How they compare
Western Africa (African Union) currently reports 6.60 million against 421 in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 6.60 million.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Western Africa (African Union) has been ahead every year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 83rd and Western Africa (African Union) ranks 82nd of 104 countries.
Western Africa (African Union) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Western Africa (African Union) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 178,025 | 4.16 million | 3.98 million | Western Africa (African Union) |
| 2020s | 6,872 | 6.38 million | 6.38 million | Western Africa (African Union) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher internally displaced persons, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Western Africa (African Union)?
- Western Africa (African Union), at 6.60 million against 421 in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2025.
- What is the difference in internally displaced persons between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Western Africa (African Union)?
- 6.60 million, with Western Africa (African Union) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Western Africa (African Union)?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2024.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Western Africa (African Union) rank globally for internally displaced persons?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 83rd and Western Africa (African Union) ranks 82nd of 104 countries.
- 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.