MENA Programme Region vs Sudan: Refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin
MENA Programme Region
3.76 million
in 2025
Sudan
1.47 million
in 2025
MENA Programme Region rank
1st
Sudan rank
2nd
Refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin over time
- MENA Programme Region
- Sudan
How they compare
MENA Programme Region currently reports 3.76 million against 1.47 million in Sudan, a difference of 2.29 million.
That makes MENA Programme Region's figure about 2.6 times Sudan's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, MENA Programme Region has been ahead every year.
MENA Programme Region ranks 1st and Sudan ranks 2nd of 2 groups.
MENA Programme Region has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | MENA Programme Region | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 998,000 | 252,250 | 745,750 | MENA Programme Region |
| 2010s | 2.22 million | 356,750 | 1.86 million | MENA Programme Region |
| 2020s | 3.77 million | 782,500 | 2.99 million | MENA Programme Region |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin, MENA Programme Region or Sudan?
- MENA Programme Region, at 3.76 million against 1.47 million in Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin between MENA Programme Region and Sudan?
- 2.29 million, with MENA Programme Region ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for MENA Programme Region and Sudan?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2025.
- How do MENA Programme Region and Sudan rank globally for refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin?
- MENA Programme Region ranks 1st and Sudan ranks 2nd of 2 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.