Internally displaced persons in Africa (UNSDG)
Africa (UNSDG): Internally displaced persons was 31.73 million in 2025. β Volatile
Latest (2025)
31.73 million
Change on year
down 18.4%
Rank
8th
of 148 groups
All-time high
38.88 million
in 2024
All-time low
7.15 million
in 2011
Years of data
17
2009β2025
Internally displaced persons in Africa (UNSDG), 2009β2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Africa (UNSDG) recorded 31.73 million for internally displaced persons in 2025.
That represents a change of down 18.4% on the previous year and up 157.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internally displaced persons in Africa (UNSDG) peaked at 38.88 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 7.15 million, in 2011.
Africa (UNSDG) ranks 8th of 148 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 10.19 million | 10.19 million | 10.19 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 12.70 million | 7.15 million | 21.29 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.52 million | 24.34 million | 38.88 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Africa (UNSDG)
More population data for Africa (UNSDG)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 7 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 7 (2025)
- New internal displacements 17.32 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 29.18 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internally displaced persons in Africa (UNSDG)?
- Internally displaced persons in Africa (UNSDG) was 31.73 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in Africa (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 38.88 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in Africa (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.15 million in 2011.
- How does Africa (UNSDG) rank for internally displaced persons?
- Africa (UNSDG) ranks 8th out of 148 groups with data for 2025.
- Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in Africa (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 157.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa (UNSDG) 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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