Internally displaced persons in Melanesia (UNSDG)

Melanesia (UNSDG): Internally displaced persons was 70,136 in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
70,136
Change on year
down 36.6%
Rank
132nd
of 148 groups
All-time high
110,591
in 2024
All-time low
6,300
in 2015
Years of data
12
2014–2025

Internally displaced persons in Melanesia (UNSDG), 2014–2025

025.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k2014201920252014: 7.5k2015: 6.3k2016: 8.4k2017: 12.4k2018: 12.4k2019: 26.9k2020: 94.2k2021: 17.8k2022: 84.9k2023: 96.3k2024: 110.6k2025: 70.1k

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for internally displaced persons in Melanesia (UNSDG) is 70,136, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 36.6% on the previous year and up 1,013.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, internally displaced persons in Melanesia (UNSDG) peaked at 110,591 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6,300, in 2015.

That places Melanesia (UNSDG) 132nd out of 148 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 12,323 6,300 26,871 6
2020s 78,983 17,785 110,591 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is internally displaced persons in Melanesia (UNSDG)?
Internally displaced persons in Melanesia (UNSDG) was 70,136 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in Melanesia (UNSDG)?
The highest recorded value was 110,591 in 2024.
What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in Melanesia (UNSDG)?
The lowest recorded value was 6,300 in 2015.
How does Melanesia (UNSDG) rank for internally displaced persons?
Melanesia (UNSDG) ranks 132nd out of 148 groups with data for 2025.
Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in Melanesia (UNSDG)?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,013.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Melanesia (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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Indicator
Internally displaced persons (IDPs)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
252 places, 3,487 data points, 2009–2025
Last refreshed