South Africa vs West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions): Internally displaced persons
South Africa
27,654
in 2025
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
13.58 million
in 2025
South Africa rank
53rd
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank
50th
Internally displaced persons over time
- South Africa
- West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
How they compare
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) currently reports 13.58 million against 27,654 in South Africa, a difference of 13.55 million.
That makes West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)'s figure about 490.9 times South Africa's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 53rd and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 50th of 104 countries.
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 119 | 11.97 million | 11.97 million | West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) |
| 2020s | 8,286 | 14.62 million | 14.62 million | West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher internally displaced persons, South Africa or West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions), at 13.58 million against 27,654 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in internally displaced persons between South Africa and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- 13.55 million, with West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank globally for internally displaced persons?
- South Africa ranks 53rd and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 50th 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.