Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa
(SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa: Internally displaced persons was 31.63 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Internally displaced persons in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa, 2009–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
(SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa recorded 31.63 million for internally displaced persons in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.1% on the previous year and up 167.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internally displaced persons in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 38.60 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.99 million, in 2011.
(SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 12th of 148 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Internally displaced persons in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 10.19 million | — |
| 2010 | 9.79 million | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 6.99 million | -28.6% |
| 2012 | 8.77 million | +25.5% |
| 2013 | 12.42 million | +41.5% |
| 2014 | 11.35 million | -8.6% |
| 2015 | 11.81 million | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 12.18 million | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 14.01 million | +15.0% |
| 2018 | 16.45 million | +17.4% |
| 2019 | 20.88 million | +26.9% |
| 2020 | 24.05 million | +15.2% |
| 2021 | 27.29 million | +13.5% |
| 2022 | 31.64 million | +15.9% |
| 2023 | 34.73 million | +9.8% |
| 2024 | 38.60 million | +11.1% |
| 2025 | 31.63 million | -18.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.19 million | 10.19 million | 10.19 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 12.47 million | 6.99 million | 20.88 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.32 million | 24.05 million | 38.60 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa
More population data for (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa
- Total population by age 47,839 (2100)
- Total population by age 2,661 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 7 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 7 (2025)
- New internal displacements 17.29 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 26.23 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internally displaced persons in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Internally displaced persons in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa was 31.63 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 38.60 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.99 million in 2011.
- How does (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa rank for internally displaced persons?
- (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 12th out of 148 groups with data for 2025.
- Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 167.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa 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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