Senegal vs South Africa: Internal displacement
Senegal
5,900
in 2024
South Africa
7,400
in 2024
Senegal rank
68th
South Africa rank
67th
Internal displacement over time
- Senegal
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 7,400 against 5,900 in Senegal, a difference of 1,500.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Senegal's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2019 it was Senegal ahead.
Senegal ranks 68th and South Africa ranks 67th of 210 countries.
Senegal has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Senegal | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8,500 | 120 | 8,380 | Senegal |
| 2020s | 8,320 | 4,407 | 3,913 | Senegal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher internal displacement, Senegal or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 7,400 against 5,900 in Senegal as of 2024.
- What is the difference in internal displacement between Senegal and South Africa?
- 1,500, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Senegal and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2024.
- How do Senegal and South Africa rank globally for internal displacement?
- Senegal ranks 68th and South Africa ranks 67th 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.