West and Central Africa (UNFPA) vs Zambia: Internally displaced persons

West and Central Africa (UNFPA)
8.67 million
in 2025
Zambia
2,287
in 2025
West and Central Africa (UNFPA) rank
74th
Zambia rank
72nd

Internally displaced persons over time

  • West and Central Africa (UNFPA)
  • Zambia
02.5M5.0M7.5M10.0M200920172025

How they compare

West and Central Africa (UNFPA) currently reports 8.67 million against 2,287 in Zambia, a difference of 8.67 million.

That makes West and Central Africa (UNFPA)'s figure about 3,790.9 times Zambia's.

Across all 7 years both countries report, West and Central Africa (UNFPA) has been ahead every year.

West and Central Africa (UNFPA) ranks 74th and Zambia ranks 72nd of 148 groups.

West and Central Africa (UNFPA) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade West and Central Africa (UNFPA) Zambia Difference Ahead
2010s 6.29 million 53 6.29 million West and Central Africa (UNFPA)
2020s 8.71 million 24,574 8.69 million West and Central Africa (UNFPA)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher internally displaced persons, West and Central Africa (UNFPA) or Zambia?
West and Central Africa (UNFPA), at 8.67 million against 2,287 in Zambia as of 2025.
What is the difference in internally displaced persons between West and Central Africa (UNFPA) and Zambia?
8.67 million, with West and Central Africa (UNFPA) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for West and Central Africa (UNFPA) and Zambia?
7 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2025.
How do West and Central Africa (UNFPA) and Zambia rank globally for internally displaced persons?
West and Central Africa (UNFPA) ranks 74th and Zambia ranks 72nd 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Internally displaced persons (IDPs)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
252 places, 3,487 data points, 2009–2025
Last refreshed