Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in África Subsahariana
África Subsahariana: Internally displaced persons was 31.63 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Internally displaced persons in África Subsahariana, 2009–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, internally displaced persons in África Subsahariana stood at 31.63 million.
The figure is down 18.1% on the previous year and up 167.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internally displaced persons in África Subsahariana peaked at 38.60 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.99 million, in 2011.
That places África Subsahariana 12th out of 148 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Internally displaced persons in África Subsahariana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 10.19 million | — |
| 2010 | 9.79 million | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 6.99 million | -28.6% |
| 2012 | 8.77 million | +25.5% |
| 2013 | 12.42 million | +41.5% |
| 2014 | 11.35 million | -8.6% |
| 2015 | 11.81 million | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 12.18 million | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 14.01 million | +15.0% |
| 2018 | 16.45 million | +17.4% |
| 2019 | 20.88 million | +26.9% |
| 2020 | 24.05 million | +15.2% |
| 2021 | 27.29 million | +13.5% |
| 2022 | 31.66 million | +16.0% |
| 2023 | 34.73 million | +9.7% |
| 2024 | 38.60 million | +11.1% |
| 2025 | 31.63 million | -18.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.19 million | 10.19 million | 10.19 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 12.47 million | 6.99 million | 20.88 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.32 million | 24.05 million | 38.60 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near África Subsahariana
More population data for África Subsahariana
- Total population by age 48,067 (2100)
- Total population by age 2,671 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.3416 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 10.63 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 25.91 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 3.59 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 21.98 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 14.08 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 81.49 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 6.59 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internally displaced persons in África Subsahariana?
- Internally displaced persons in África Subsahariana was 31.63 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in África Subsahariana?
- The highest recorded value was 38.60 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in África Subsahariana?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.99 million in 2011.
- How does África Subsahariana rank for internally displaced persons?
- África Subsahariana ranks 12th out of 148 groups with data for 2025.
- Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in África Subsahariana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 167.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this África Subsahariana 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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