Americas (UNSDG) vs South Africa: New internal displacements
Americas (UNSDG)
5.90 million
in 2025
South Africa
44,760
in 2025
Americas (UNSDG) rank
54th
South Africa rank
53rd
New internal displacements over time
- Americas (UNSDG)
- South Africa
How they compare
Americas (UNSDG) currently reports 5.90 million against 44,760 in South Africa, a difference of 5.86 million.
That makes Americas (UNSDG)'s figure about 131.9 times South Africa's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Americas (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.
Americas (UNSDG) ranks 54th and South Africa ranks 53rd of 153 groups.
Americas (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Americas (UNSDG) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.39 million | 11,750 | 3.38 million | Americas (UNSDG) |
| 2010s | 2.91 million | 10,856 | 2.90 million | Americas (UNSDG) |
| 2020s | 5.53 million | 32,482 | 5.49 million | Americas (UNSDG) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher new internal displacements, Americas (UNSDG) or South Africa?
- Americas (UNSDG), at 5.90 million against 44,760 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in new internal displacements between Americas (UNSDG) and South Africa?
- 5.86 million, with Americas (UNSDG) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Americas (UNSDG) and South Africa?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do Americas (UNSDG) and South Africa rank globally for new internal displacements?
- Americas (UNSDG) ranks 54th 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.