Northern Africa (UNSDG) vs Senegal: Internally displaced persons

Northern Africa (UNSDG)
9.22 million
in 2025
Senegal
5,922
in 2024
Northern Africa (UNSDG) rank
68th
Senegal rank
65th

Internally displaced persons over time

  • Northern Africa (UNSDG)
  • Senegal
02.5M5.0M7.5M10.0M12.5M200920172025

How they compare

Northern Africa (UNSDG) currently reports 9.22 million against 5,922 in Senegal, a difference of 9.22 million.

That makes Northern Africa (UNSDG)'s figure about 1,557.5 times Senegal's.

Across all 16 years both countries report, Northern Africa (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.

Northern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 68th and Senegal ranks 65th of 148 groups.

Northern Africa (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Northern Africa (UNSDG) Senegal Difference Ahead
2000s 4.90 million 24,000 4.88 million Northern Africa (UNSDG)
2010s 3.09 million 21,447 3.07 million Northern Africa (UNSDG)
2020s 6.26 million 8,401 6.26 million Northern Africa (UNSDG)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher internally displaced persons, Northern Africa (UNSDG) or Senegal?
Northern Africa (UNSDG), at 9.22 million against 5,922 in Senegal as of 2025.
What is the difference in internally displaced persons between Northern Africa (UNSDG) and Senegal?
9.22 million, with Northern Africa (UNSDG) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa (UNSDG) and Senegal?
16 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.
How do Northern Africa (UNSDG) and Senegal rank globally for internally displaced persons?
Northern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 68th and Senegal ranks 65th of 148 groups.
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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About this data

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