Internally displaced persons in Eastern Africa (UNSDG)
Eastern Africa (UNSDG): Internally displaced persons was 8.88 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Internally displaced persons in Eastern Africa (UNSDG), 2009–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for internally displaced persons in Eastern Africa (UNSDG) is 8.88 million, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 11.5% on the previous year and up 133.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internally displaced persons in Eastern Africa (UNSDG) peaked at 12.32 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2.33 million, in 2010.
Eastern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 71st 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 | 2.65 million | 2.65 million | 2.65 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 3.78 million | 2.33 million | 6.90 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.11 million | 8.69 million | 12.32 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa (UNSDG)
More population data for Eastern Africa (UNSDG)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 9 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 9 (2025)
- New internal displacements 3.87 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 8.30 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internally displaced persons in Eastern Africa (UNSDG)?
- Internally displaced persons in Eastern Africa (UNSDG) was 8.88 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in Eastern Africa (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 12.32 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in Eastern Africa (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.33 million in 2010.
- How does Eastern Africa (UNSDG) rank for internally displaced persons?
- Eastern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 71st out of 148 groups with data for 2025.
- Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in Eastern Africa (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 133.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern 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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