South Africa vs Sri Lanka: Internal displacement
South Africa
7,400
in 2024
Sri Lanka
5,500
in 2024
South Africa rank
67th
Sri Lanka rank
69th
Internal displacement over time
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 7,400 against 5,500 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 1,900.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Sri Lanka's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2019 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
South Africa ranks 67th and Sri Lanka ranks 69th of 210 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 120 | 31,000 | 30,880 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 4,407 | 13,500 | 9,093 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher internal displacement, South Africa or Sri Lanka?
- South Africa, at 7,400 against 5,500 in Sri Lanka as of 2024.
- What is the difference in internal displacement between South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 1,900, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Sri Lanka rank globally for internal displacement?
- South Africa ranks 67th and Sri Lanka ranks 69th 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.