South Africa vs Uganda: Internally displaced persons
South Africa
27,654
in 2025
Uganda
21,527
in 2025
South Africa rank
53rd
Uganda rank
56th
Internally displaced persons over time
- South Africa
- Uganda
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 27,654 against 21,527 in Uganda, a difference of 6,127.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Uganda's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2019 it was Uganda ahead.
South Africa ranks 53rd and Uganda ranks 56th of 104 countries.
Uganda has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 119 | 33,199 | 33,080 | Uganda |
| 2020s | 8,286 | 25,459 | 17,173 | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher internally displaced persons, South Africa or Uganda?
- South Africa, at 27,654 against 21,527 in Uganda as of 2025.
- What is the difference in internally displaced persons between South Africa and Uganda?
- 6,127, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uganda?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Uganda rank globally for internally displaced persons?
- South Africa ranks 53rd and Uganda ranks 56th 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.