Internally displaced persons in Europe and Northern America (UNSDG)
Europe and Northern America (UNSDG): Internally displaced persons was 4.05 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Internally displaced persons in Europe and Northern America (UNSDG), 2009–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) recorded 4.05 million for internally displaced persons in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.6% on the previous year and up 124.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internally displaced persons in Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) peaked at 6.75 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 235,930, in 2013.
That places Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) 104th out of 148 groups with data for 2025, putting it 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 Northern America (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 421,844 | — |
| 2010 | 419,394 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 340,703 | -18.8% |
| 2012 | 358,070 | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 235,930 | -34.1% |
| 2014 | 869,802 | +268.7% |
| 2015 | 1.80 million | +107.4% |
| 2016 | 1.77 million | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 918,041 | -48.1% |
| 2018 | 901,201 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 913,998 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 1.18 million | +29.6% |
| 2021 | 1.02 million | -14.0% |
| 2022 | 6.75 million | +562.7% |
| 2023 | 4.06 million | -39.8% |
| 2024 | 4.16 million | +2.4% |
| 2025 | 4.05 million | -2.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 421,844 | 421,844 | 421,844 | 1 |
| 2010s | 853,112 | 235,930 | 1.80 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.54 million | 1.02 million | 6.75 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Europe and Northern America (UNSDG)
More population data for Europe and Northern America (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 11,871 (2100)
- Total population by age 11,857 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 4.97 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 12.57 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 85.45 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 77.26 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 3.22 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 0.3282 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 99.18 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 85.36 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internally displaced persons in Europe and Northern America (UNSDG)?
- Internally displaced persons in Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) was 4.05 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in Europe and Northern America (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 6.75 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in Europe and Northern America (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 235,930 in 2013.
- How does Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) rank for internally displaced persons?
- Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) ranks 104th out of 148 groups with data for 2025.
- Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in Europe and Northern America (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 124.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe and Northern America (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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