Iraq vs Pakistan: Internally displaced persons
Iraq
1.18 million
in 2025
Pakistan
672,578
in 2025
Iraq rank
17th
Pakistan rank
19th
Internally displaced persons over time
- Iraq
- Pakistan
How they compare
Iraq currently reports 1.18 million against 672,578 in Pakistan, a difference of 510,762.
That makes Iraq's figure about 1.8 times Pakistan's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Iraq has been ahead every year.
Iraq ranks 17th and Pakistan ranks 19th of 104 countries.
Iraq has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.76 million | 1.23 million | 1.53 million | Iraq |
| 2010s | 2.53 million | 769,065 | 1.76 million | Iraq |
| 2020s | 1.22 million | 708,848 | 509,859 | Iraq |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher internally displaced persons, Iraq or Pakistan?
- Iraq, at 1.18 million against 672,578 in Pakistan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in internally displaced persons between Iraq and Pakistan?
- 510,762, with Iraq ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Pakistan?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2025.
- How do Iraq and Pakistan rank globally for internally displaced persons?
- Iraq ranks 17th and Pakistan ranks 19th 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.