China vs Pakistan: Internal displacement
China
198,000
in 2024
Pakistan
225,000
in 2024
China rank
35th
Pakistan rank
34th
Internal displacement over time
- China
- Pakistan
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 225,000 against 198,000 in China, a difference of 27,000.
That makes Pakistan's figure about 1.1 times China's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2019 it was China ahead.
China ranks 35th and Pakistan ranks 34th of 210 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and Pakistan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 217,000 | 116,000 | 101,000 | China |
| 2020s | 416,800 | 716,200 | 299,400 | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher internal displacement, China or Pakistan?
- Pakistan, at 225,000 against 198,000 in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in internal displacement between China and Pakistan?
- 27,000, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Pakistan?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2024.
- How do China and Pakistan rank globally for internal displacement?
- China ranks 35th and Pakistan ranks 34th of 210 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Internal displacement. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.