(SDGRC) Eastern Africa vs South Africa: Internally displaced persons
(SDGRC) Eastern Africa
13.15 million
in 2025
South Africa
27,654
in 2025
(SDGRC) Eastern Africa rank
52nd
South Africa rank
53rd
Internally displaced persons over time
- (SDGRC) Eastern Africa
- South Africa
How they compare
(SDGRC) Eastern Africa currently reports 13.15 million against 27,654 in South Africa, a difference of 13.12 million.
That makes (SDGRC) Eastern Africa's figure about 475.4 times South Africa's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, (SDGRC) Eastern Africa has been ahead every year.
(SDGRC) Eastern Africa ranks 52nd and South Africa ranks 53rd of 148 groups.
(SDGRC) Eastern Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | (SDGRC) Eastern Africa | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.90 million | 119 | 11.90 million | (SDGRC) Eastern Africa |
| 2020s | 15.12 million | 8,286 | 15.11 million | (SDGRC) Eastern Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher internally displaced persons, (SDGRC) Eastern Africa or South Africa?
- (SDGRC) Eastern Africa, at 13.15 million against 27,654 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in internally displaced persons between (SDGRC) Eastern Africa and South Africa?
- 13.12 million, with (SDGRC) Eastern Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for (SDGRC) Eastern Africa and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2025.
- How do (SDGRC) Eastern Africa and South Africa rank globally for internally displaced persons?
- (SDGRC) Eastern Africa ranks 52nd and South Africa ranks 53rd 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.