Internally displaced persons in Australia

Australia: Internally displaced persons was 1,660 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
1,660
Change on year
up 797.3%
World rank
75th
of 104 countries
All-time high
9,941
in 2022
All-time low
46
in 2020
Years of data
7
2019–2025

Internally displaced persons in Australia, 2019–2025

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k10.0k2019202220252019: 8.2k2020: 462021: 2242022: 9.9k2023: 1.3k2024: 1852025: 1.7k

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for internally displaced persons in Australia is 1,660, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 797.3% on the previous year and down 79.9% over ten years.

Australia ranks 75th of 104 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 8,247 8,247 8,247 1
2020s 2,233 46 9,941 6

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 72 Zambia 2,287 compare
  2. 73 Zimbabwe 2,183 compare
  3. 74 Nepal 2,105 compare
  4. 76 Lao People’s Democratic Republic 1,274 compare
  5. 77 Egypt 1,100
  6. 78 Mongolia 846 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is internally displaced persons in Australia?
Internally displaced persons in Australia was 1,660 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 9,941 in 2022.
What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 46 in 2020.
How does Australia rank for internally displaced persons?
Australia ranks 75th out of 104 countries with data for 2025.
Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is down 79.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia 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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About this data

Indicator
Internally displaced persons (IDPs)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
252 places, 3,487 data points, 2009–2025
Last refreshed