Internally displaced persons in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)
Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions): Internally displaced persons was 5.68 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Internally displaced persons in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions), 2009–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, internally displaced persons in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) stood at 5.68 million.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 59.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internally displaced persons in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) peaked at 7.21 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.82 million, in 2019.
Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 96th 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.
Internally displaced persons in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2.20 million | — |
| 2010 | 2.30 million | +4.4% |
| 2011 | 2.31 million | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 2.41 million | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 1.94 million | -19.5% |
| 2014 | 2.63 million | +35.9% |
| 2015 | 3.56 million | +35.2% |
| 2016 | 2.74 million | -23.0% |
| 2017 | 1.95 million | -28.8% |
| 2018 | 1.98 million | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 1.82 million | -8.1% |
| 2020 | 2.15 million | +18.0% |
| 2021 | 1.95 million | -9.1% |
| 2022 | 7.21 million | +269.4% |
| 2023 | 5.82 million | -19.3% |
| 2024 | 5.51 million | -5.2% |
| 2025 | 5.68 million | +3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.20 million | 2.20 million | 2.20 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.36 million | 1.82 million | 3.56 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.72 million | 1.95 million | 7.21 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)
More population data for Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)
- Total population by age 3,112 (2100)
- Total population by age 2,216 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 4.94 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 22.84 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 74.53 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 45.41 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 24.18 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 2.36 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 98.87 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 60.79 (2024)
All data for Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is internally displaced persons in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- Internally displaced persons in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) was 5.68 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 7.21 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.82 million in 2019.
- How does Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank for internally displaced persons?
- Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 96th out of 148 groups with data for 2025.
- Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.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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