Laos vs West and Central Africa (UNFPA): Internally displaced persons
Laos
1,274
in 2024
West and Central Africa (UNFPA)
8.67 million
in 2025
Laos rank
76th
West and Central Africa (UNFPA) rank
74th
Internally displaced persons over time
- Laos
- West and Central Africa (UNFPA)
How they compare
West and Central Africa (UNFPA) currently reports 8.67 million against 1,274 in Laos, a difference of 8.67 million.
That makes West and Central Africa (UNFPA)'s figure about 6,805.2 times Laos's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, West and Central Africa (UNFPA) has been ahead every year.
Laos ranks 76th and West and Central Africa (UNFPA) ranks 74th of 104 countries.
West and Central Africa (UNFPA) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | West and Central Africa (UNFPA) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,427 | 6.29 million | 6.28 million | West and Central Africa (UNFPA) |
| 2020s | 1,701 | 8.72 million | 8.72 million | West and Central Africa (UNFPA) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher internally displaced persons, Laos or West and Central Africa (UNFPA)?
- West and Central Africa (UNFPA), at 8.67 million against 1,274 in Laos as of 2025.
- What is the difference in internally displaced persons between Laos and West and Central Africa (UNFPA)?
- 8.67 million, with West and Central Africa (UNFPA) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and West and Central Africa (UNFPA)?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2024.
- How do Laos and West and Central Africa (UNFPA) rank globally for internally displaced persons?
- Laos ranks 76th and West and Central Africa (UNFPA) ranks 74th 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.