South Africa vs World Bank (upper middle income): Refugees by host country, per 1000 population
South Africa
1
in 2024
World Bank (upper middle income)
4
in 2025
South Africa rank
92nd
World Bank (upper middle income) rank
95th
Refugees by host country, per 1000 population over time
- South Africa
- World Bank (upper middle income)
How they compare
World Bank (upper middle income) currently reports 4 against 1 in South Africa, a difference of 3.
That makes World Bank (upper middle income)'s figure about 4.0 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2013 it was World Bank (upper middle income) ahead.
South Africa ranks 92nd and World Bank (upper middle income) ranks 95th of 109 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 Africa | World Bank (upper middle income) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.71 | 2 | 0.2857 | World Bank (upper middle income) |
| 2020s | 1 | 4.2 | 3.2 | World Bank (upper middle income) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher refugees by host country, per 1000 population, South Africa or World Bank (upper middle income)?
- World Bank (upper middle income), at 4 against 1 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in refugees by host country, per 1000 population between South Africa and World Bank (upper middle income)?
- 3, with World Bank (upper middle income) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and World Bank (upper middle income)?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and World Bank (upper middle income) rank globally for refugees by host country, per 1000 population?
- South Africa ranks 92nd and World Bank (upper middle income) ranks 95th of 109 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Refugees by host country, per 1000 population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.