Internally displaced persons in Northern Africa (African Union)

Northern Africa (African Union): Internally displaced persons was 106,381 in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
106,381
Change on year
down 23.8%
Rank
127th
of 148 groups
All-time high
509,068
in 2015
All-time low
50,000
in 2012
Years of data
15
2011–2025

Internally displaced persons in Northern Africa (African Union), 2011–2025

0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k500.0k2011201820252011: 154.0k2012: 50.0k2013: 59.4k2014: 404.1k2015: 509.1k2016: 315.2k2017: 232.9k2018: 190.3k2019: 414.4k2020: 291.7k2021: 165.3k2022: 159.6k2023: 210.2k2024: 139.6k2025: 106.4k

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2025, internally displaced persons in Northern Africa (African Union) stood at 106,381.

The figure is down 23.8% on the previous year and down 79.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, internally displaced persons in Northern Africa (African Union) peaked at 509,068 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 50,000, in 2012.

That places Northern Africa (African Union) 127th 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 258,822 50,000 509,068 9
2020s 178,785 106,381 291,711 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is internally displaced persons in Northern Africa (African Union)?
Internally displaced persons in Northern Africa (African Union) was 106,381 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in Northern Africa (African Union)?
The highest recorded value was 509,068 in 2015.
What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in Northern Africa (African Union)?
The lowest recorded value was 50,000 in 2012.
How does Northern Africa (African Union) rank for internally displaced persons?
Northern Africa (African Union) ranks 127th out of 148 groups with data for 2025.
Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in Northern Africa (African Union)?
Over the last ten years it is down 79.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Northern Africa (African Union) 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