Iraq vs South Sudan: Internally displaced persons
Iraq
1.18 million
in 2025
South Sudan
1.57 million
in 2025
Iraq rank
17th
South Sudan rank
15th
Internally displaced persons over time
- Iraq
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 1.57 million against 1.18 million in Iraq, a difference of 391,430.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.3 times Iraq's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Iraq ahead.
Iraq ranks 17th and South Sudan ranks 15th of 104 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Iraq averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.50 million | 1.28 million | 1.23 million | Iraq |
| 2020s | 1.22 million | 1.70 million | 480,610 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher internally displaced persons, Iraq or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 1.57 million against 1.18 million in Iraq as of 2025.
- What is the difference in internally displaced persons between Iraq and South Sudan?
- 391,430, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and South Sudan?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2025.
- How do Iraq and South Sudan rank globally for internally displaced persons?
- Iraq ranks 17th and South Sudan ranks 15th 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.