South Sudan vs Uganda: Refugees by host country, per 1000 population
South Sudan
49
in 2025
Uganda
38
in 2025
South Sudan rank
7th
Uganda rank
9th
Refugees by host country, per 1000 population over time
- South Sudan
- Uganda
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 49 against 38 in Uganda, a difference of 11.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.3 times Uganda's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2011 it was South Sudan ahead.
South Sudan ranks 7th and Uganda ranks 9th of 109 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.89 | 17.56 | 5.33 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 35.5 | 33.5 | 2 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher refugees by host country, per 1000 population, South Sudan or Uganda?
- South Sudan, at 49 against 38 in Uganda as of 2025.
- What is the difference in refugees by host country, per 1000 population between South Sudan and Uganda?
- 11, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Uganda?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2025.
- How do South Sudan and Uganda rank globally for refugees by host country, per 1000 population?
- South Sudan ranks 7th and Uganda ranks 9th 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.