South Sudan vs World Bank (upper middle income): New internal displacements
South Sudan
1.35 million
in 2025
World Bank (upper middle income)
18.98 million
in 2025
South Sudan rank
10th
World Bank (upper middle income) rank
12th
New internal displacements over time
- South Sudan
- World Bank (upper middle income)
How they compare
World Bank (upper middle income) currently reports 18.98 million against 1.35 million in South Sudan, a difference of 17.63 million.
That makes World Bank (upper middle income)'s figure about 14.0 times South Sudan's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, World Bank (upper middle income) has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 10th and World Bank (upper middle income) ranks 12th of 170 countries.
World Bank (upper middle income) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | World Bank (upper middle income) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 567,038 | 8.01 million | 7.45 million | World Bank (upper middle income) |
| 2020s | 846,275 | 13.11 million | 12.26 million | World Bank (upper middle income) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher new internal displacements, South Sudan or World Bank (upper middle income)?
- World Bank (upper middle income), at 18.98 million against 1.35 million in South Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in new internal displacements between South Sudan and World Bank (upper middle income)?
- 17.63 million, with World Bank (upper middle income) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and World Bank (upper middle income)?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2025.
- How do South Sudan and World Bank (upper middle income) rank globally for new internal displacements?
- South Sudan ranks 10th and World Bank (upper middle income) ranks 12th 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.