Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Europe (UNSDG)
Europe (UNSDG): Internally displaced persons was 4.01 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Internally displaced persons in Europe (UNSDG), 2009–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for internally displaced persons in Europe (UNSDG) is 4.01 million, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and up 122.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internally displaced persons in Europe (UNSDG) peaked at 6.21 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 235,930, in 2013.
Europe (UNSDG) ranks 105th 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 (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 | 869,799 | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 1.06 million | +21.8% |
| 2021 | 961,271 | -9.2% |
| 2022 | 6.21 million | +545.8% |
| 2023 | 4.04 million | -34.9% |
| 2024 | 4.13 million | +2.3% |
| 2025 | 4.01 million | -3.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Internally displaced persons in Europe (UNSDG) changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +545.8% | 961,271 | 6.21 million |
| 2014 | +268.7% | 235,930 | 869,802 |
| 2015 | +107.4% | 869,802 | 1.80 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 421,844 | 421,844 | 421,844 | 1 |
| 2010s | 848,692 | 235,930 | 1.80 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.40 million | 961,271 | 6.21 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Europe (UNSDG)
More population data for Europe (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 6,312 (2100)
- Total population by age 8,015 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 12 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 12 (2025)
- New internal displacements 299,406 (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 93.97 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internally displaced persons in Europe (UNSDG)?
- Internally displaced persons in Europe (UNSDG) was 4.01 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in Europe (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 6.21 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in Europe (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 235,930 in 2013.
- How does Europe (UNSDG) rank for internally displaced persons?
- Europe (UNSDG) ranks 105th out of 148 groups with data for 2025.
- Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in Europe (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 122.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe (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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