Russian Federation vs Western Africa (African Union): Internally displaced persons
Russian Federation
604
in 2025
Western Africa (African Union)
6.60 million
in 2025
Russian Federation rank
80th
Western Africa (African Union) rank
82nd
Internally displaced persons over time
- Russian Federation
- Western Africa (African Union)
How they compare
Western Africa (African Union) currently reports 6.60 million against 604 in Russian Federation, a difference of 6.60 million.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Western Africa (African Union) has been ahead every year.
Russian Federation ranks 80th and Western Africa (African Union) ranks 82nd of 104 countries.
Western Africa (African Union) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Russian Federation | Western Africa (African Union) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 80,000 | 410,000 | 330,000 | Western Africa (African Union) |
| 2010s | 26,678 | 2.28 million | 2.25 million | Western Africa (African Union) |
| 2020s | 40,622 | 6.42 million | 6.38 million | Western Africa (African Union) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher internally displaced persons, Russian Federation or Western Africa (African Union)?
- Western Africa (African Union), at 6.60 million against 604 in Russian Federation as of 2025.
- What is the difference in internally displaced persons between Russian Federation and Western Africa (African Union)?
- 6.60 million, with Western Africa (African Union) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Russian Federation and Western Africa (African Union)?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2025.
- How do Russian Federation and Western Africa (African Union) rank globally for internally displaced persons?
- Russian Federation ranks 80th and Western Africa (African Union) 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.