Internally displaced persons in África Oriental y Meridional
África Oriental y Meridional: Internally displaced persons was 18.05 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Internally displaced persons in África Oriental y Meridional, 2009–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, internally displaced persons in África Oriental y Meridional stood at 18.05 million.
The figure is down 16.2% on the previous year and up 158.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internally displaced persons in África Oriental y Meridional peaked at 21.53 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.73 million, in 2011.
That places África Oriental y Meridional 32nd out of 148 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.54 million | 7.54 million | 7.54 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 6.64 million | 4.73 million | 8.97 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.70 million | 11.42 million | 21.53 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near África Oriental y Meridional
More population data for África Oriental y Meridional
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.6679 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 8.79 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 28.14 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 5.56 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 21.92 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 16.95 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 82.91 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 8.75 (2024)
- Proportion of population using at least basic sanitation services 36.93 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved 37.59 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internally displaced persons in África Oriental y Meridional?
- Internally displaced persons in África Oriental y Meridional was 18.05 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in África Oriental y Meridional?
- The highest recorded value was 21.53 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in África Oriental y Meridional?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.73 million in 2011.
- How does África Oriental y Meridional rank for internally displaced persons?
- África Oriental y Meridional ranks 32nd out of 148 groups with data for 2025.
- Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in África Oriental y Meridional?
- Over the last ten years it is up 158.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this África Oriental y Meridional data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Internally displaced persons (IDPs). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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