Lao People's Democratic Republic vs South America (UNSDG): Internally displaced persons

Lao People's Democratic Republic
1,274
in 2024
South America (UNSDG)
7.64 million
in 2025
Lao People's Democratic Republic rank
76th
South America (UNSDG) rank
76th

Internally displaced persons over time

  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • South America (UNSDG)
02.0M4.0M6.0M8.0M200920172025

How they compare

South America (UNSDG) currently reports 7.64 million against 1,274 in Lao People's Democratic Republic, a difference of 7.64 million.

That makes South America (UNSDG)'s figure about 6,000.6 times Lao People's Democratic Republic's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, South America (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.

Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 76th and South America (UNSDG) ranks 76th of 104 countries.

South America (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Lao People's Democratic Republic South America (UNSDG) Difference Ahead
2010s 5,427 5.65 million 5.64 million South America (UNSDG)
2020s 1,701 5.61 million 5.61 million South America (UNSDG)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher internally displaced persons, Lao People's Democratic Republic or South America (UNSDG)?
South America (UNSDG), at 7.64 million against 1,274 in Lao People's Democratic Republic as of 2025.
What is the difference in internally displaced persons between Lao People's Democratic Republic and South America (UNSDG)?
7.64 million, with South America (UNSDG) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Lao People's Democratic Republic and South America (UNSDG)?
6 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2024.
How do Lao People's Democratic Republic and South America (UNSDG) rank globally for internally displaced persons?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 76th and South America (UNSDG) ranks 76th 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.

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Indicator
Internally displaced persons (IDPs)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
252 places, 3,487 data points, 2009–2025
Last refreshed