South Sudan vs Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions): Internally displaced persons
South Sudan
1.57 million
in 2025
Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions)
31.63 million
in 2025
South Sudan rank
15th
Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions) rank
12th
Internally displaced persons over time
- South Sudan
- Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions)
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions) currently reports 31.63 million against 1.57 million in South Sudan, a difference of 30.05 million.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions)'s figure about 20.1 times South Sudan's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions) has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 15th and Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions) ranks 12th of 104 countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.28 million | 12.76 million | 11.49 million | Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions) |
| 2020s | 1.70 million | 31.32 million | 29.63 million | Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher internally displaced persons, South Sudan or Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions)?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions), at 31.63 million against 1.57 million in South Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in internally displaced persons between South Sudan and Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions)?
- 30.05 million, with Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions)?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2025.
- How do South Sudan and Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions) rank globally for internally displaced persons?
- South Sudan ranks 15th and Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions) ranks 12th 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.