Myanmar vs Nigeria: Internal displacement
Myanmar
3.65 million
in 2024
Nigeria
3.71 million
in 2024
Myanmar rank
10th
Nigeria rank
8th
Internal displacement over time
- Myanmar
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 3.71 million against 3.65 million in Myanmar, a difference of 62,000.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
Myanmar ranks 10th and Nigeria ranks 8th of 210 countries.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Myanmar | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 498,000 | 2.73 million | 2.23 million | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 1.83 million | 3.57 million | 1.73 million | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher internal displacement, Myanmar or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 3.71 million against 3.65 million in Myanmar as of 2024.
- What is the difference in internal displacement between Myanmar and Nigeria?
- 62,000, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Myanmar and Nigeria?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2024.
- How do Myanmar and Nigeria rank globally for internal displacement?
- Myanmar ranks 10th and Nigeria ranks 8th 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.