Americas (WHO regions) vs South Africa: New internal displacements
Americas (WHO regions)
5.90 million
in 2025
South Africa
44,760
in 2025
Americas (WHO regions) rank
55th
South Africa rank
53rd
New internal displacements over time
- Americas (WHO regions)
- South Africa
How they compare
Americas (WHO regions) currently reports 5.90 million against 44,760 in South Africa, a difference of 5.86 million.
That makes Americas (WHO regions)'s figure about 131.9 times South Africa's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Americas (WHO regions) has been ahead every year.
Americas (WHO regions) ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 53rd of 153 groups.
Americas (WHO regions) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Americas (WHO regions) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.39 million | 11,750 | 3.38 million | Americas (WHO regions) |
| 2010s | 2.90 million | 10,856 | 2.88 million | Americas (WHO regions) |
| 2020s | 5.51 million | 32,482 | 5.48 million | Americas (WHO regions) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher new internal displacements, Americas (WHO regions) or South Africa?
- Americas (WHO regions), at 5.90 million against 44,760 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in new internal displacements between Americas (WHO regions) and South Africa?
- 5.86 million, with Americas (WHO regions) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Americas (WHO regions) and South Africa?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do Americas (WHO regions) and South Africa rank globally for new internal displacements?
- Americas (WHO regions) ranks 55th 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.