Malaysia vs Western Africa (UNSDG): Internally displaced persons
Malaysia
609
in 2025
Western Africa (UNSDG)
6.60 million
in 2025
Malaysia rank
79th
Western Africa (UNSDG) rank
82nd
Internally displaced persons over time
- Malaysia
- Western Africa (UNSDG)
How they compare
Western Africa (UNSDG) currently reports 6.60 million against 609 in Malaysia, a difference of 6.60 million.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Western Africa (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.
Malaysia ranks 79th and Western Africa (UNSDG) ranks 82nd of 104 countries.
Western Africa (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Western Africa (UNSDG) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15,286 | 4.16 million | 4.15 million | Western Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2020s | 3,629 | 6.68 million | 6.67 million | Western Africa (UNSDG) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher internally displaced persons, Malaysia or Western Africa (UNSDG)?
- Western Africa (UNSDG), at 6.60 million against 609 in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in internally displaced persons between Malaysia and Western Africa (UNSDG)?
- 6.60 million, with Western Africa (UNSDG) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Western Africa (UNSDG)?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2025.
- How do Malaysia and Western Africa (UNSDG) rank globally for internally displaced persons?
- Malaysia ranks 79th and Western Africa (UNSDG) 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.