Internally displaced persons in Central Africa (African Union)
Central Africa (African Union): Internally displaced persons was 7.05 million in 2025. β Volatile
Internally displaced persons in Central Africa (African Union), 2009β2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for internally displaced persons in Central Africa (African Union) is 7.05 million, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 29.9% on the previous year and up 208.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internally displaced persons in Central Africa (African Union) peaked at 10.06 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.03 million, in 2011.
Central Africa (African Union) ranks 79th of 148 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 2.34 million | 2.34 million | 2.34 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 3.82 million | 2.03 million | 7.84 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.29 million | 7.05 million | 10.06 million | 6 |
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More population data for Central Africa (African Union)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.88 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 358,261 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2.88 % change on previous year (2030)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 67.36 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 20.79 (2024)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 14 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 14 (2025)
- New internal displacements 10.47 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 4.57 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internally displaced persons in Central Africa (African Union)?
- Internally displaced persons in Central Africa (African Union) was 7.05 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in Central Africa (African Union)?
- The highest recorded value was 10.06 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in Central Africa (African Union)?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.03 million in 2011.
- How does Central Africa (African Union) rank for internally displaced persons?
- Central Africa (African Union) ranks 79th out of 148 groups with data for 2025.
- Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in Central Africa (African Union)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 208.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central Africa (African Union) 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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