Internally displaced persons in Africa (WHO regions)
Africa (WHO regions): Internally displaced persons was 19.16 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Internally displaced persons in Africa (WHO regions), 2009–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, internally displaced persons in Africa (WHO regions) stood at 19.16 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.3% on the previous year and up 158.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internally displaced persons in Africa (WHO regions) peaked at 24.02 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3.33 million, in 2011.
Africa (WHO regions) ranks 30th of 148 groups on this measure, 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 | 3.79 million | 3.79 million | 3.79 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 8.11 million | 3.33 million | 15.82 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.25 million | 18.27 million | 24.02 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Africa (WHO regions)
More population data for Africa (WHO regions)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.148 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 9.68 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 27.49 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 5.77 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 21.57 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 13.23 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 81.57 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 9.93 (2024)
- Proportion of population using at least basic sanitation services 37.17 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved 33.09 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internally displaced persons in Africa (WHO regions)?
- Internally displaced persons in Africa (WHO regions) was 19.16 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in Africa (WHO regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 24.02 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in Africa (WHO regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.33 million in 2011.
- How does Africa (WHO regions) rank for internally displaced persons?
- Africa (WHO regions) ranks 30th out of 148 groups with data for 2025.
- Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in Africa (WHO regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 158.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa (WHO regions) 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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