Costa Rica vs Western Africa (UNSDG): New internal displacements
Costa Rica
1,514
in 2025
Western Africa (UNSDG)
1.13 million
in 2025
Costa Rica rank
102nd
Western Africa (UNSDG) rank
101st
New internal displacements over time
- Costa Rica
- Western Africa (UNSDG)
How they compare
Western Africa (UNSDG) currently reports 1.13 million against 1,514 in Costa Rica, a difference of 1.13 million.
That makes Western Africa (UNSDG)'s figure about 746.8 times Costa Rica's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Western Africa (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.
Costa Rica ranks 102nd and Western Africa (UNSDG) ranks 101st of 170 countries.
Western Africa (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Western Africa (UNSDG) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7,258 | 435,651 | 428,392 | Western Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2010s | 3,484 | 1.59 million | 1.59 million | Western Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2020s | 2,320 | 2.25 million | 2.25 million | Western Africa (UNSDG) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher new internal displacements, Costa Rica or Western Africa (UNSDG)?
- Western Africa (UNSDG), at 1.13 million against 1,514 in Costa Rica as of 2025.
- What is the difference in new internal displacements between Costa Rica and Western Africa (UNSDG)?
- 1.13 million, with Western Africa (UNSDG) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Western Africa (UNSDG)?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do Costa Rica and Western Africa (UNSDG) rank globally for new internal displacements?
- Costa Rica ranks 102nd and Western Africa (UNSDG) ranks 101st of 170 countries.
- 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.