África Oriental y Meridional vs South Africa: New internal displacements
África Oriental y Meridional
5.71 million
in 2025
South Africa
44,760
in 2025
África Oriental y Meridional rank
56th
South Africa rank
53rd
New internal displacements over time
- África Oriental y Meridional
- South Africa
How they compare
África Oriental y Meridional currently reports 5.71 million against 44,760 in South Africa, a difference of 5.67 million.
That makes África Oriental y Meridional's figure about 127.6 times South Africa's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, África Oriental y Meridional has been ahead every year.
África Oriental y Meridional ranks 56th and South Africa ranks 53rd of 153 groups.
África Oriental y Meridional has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | África Oriental y Meridional | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.05 million | 11,750 | 1.03 million | África Oriental y Meridional |
| 2010s | 2.61 million | 10,856 | 2.60 million | África Oriental y Meridional |
| 2020s | 8.08 million | 32,482 | 8.05 million | África Oriental y Meridional |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher new internal displacements, África Oriental y Meridional or South Africa?
- África Oriental y Meridional, at 5.71 million against 44,760 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in new internal displacements between África Oriental y Meridional and South Africa?
- 5.67 million, with África Oriental y Meridional ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for África Oriental y Meridional and South Africa?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do África Oriental y Meridional and South Africa rank globally for new internal displacements?
- África Oriental y Meridional ranks 56th and South Africa ranks 53rd of 153 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as New internal displacements. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.