Internally displaced persons in South Asia (World Bank regions)
South Asia (World Bank regions): Internally displaced persons was 6.38 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Internally displaced persons in South Asia (World Bank regions), 2009–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
South Asia (World Bank regions) recorded 6.38 million for internally displaced persons in 2025. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 348.3% on the previous year and up 463.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internally displaced persons in South Asia (World Bank regions) peaked at 6.38 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 942,580, in 2018.
South Asia (World Bank regions) ranks 86th 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 South Asia (World Bank regions), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1.39 million | — |
| 2010 | 1.45 million | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 1.25 million | -13.9% |
| 2012 | 1.57 million | +25.4% |
| 2013 | 1.09 million | -30.4% |
| 2014 | 1.42 million | +30.0% |
| 2015 | 1.13 million | -20.3% |
| 2016 | 1.32 million | +16.2% |
| 2017 | 1.30 million | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 942,580 | -27.5% |
| 2019 | 1.17 million | +24.0% |
| 2020 | 2.23 million | +90.8% |
| 2021 | 1.01 million | -54.5% |
| 2022 | 1.03 million | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 1.14 million | +10.6% |
| 2024 | 1.42 million | +24.5% |
| 2025 | 6.38 million | +348.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.39 million | 1.39 million | 1.39 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.26 million | 942,580 | 1.57 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.21 million | 1.01 million | 6.38 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Asia (World Bank regions)
More population data for South Asia (World Bank regions)
- Total population by age 19,395 (2100)
- Total population by age 7,661 (2023)
- New internal displacements 1.47 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 8.34 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internally displaced persons in South Asia (World Bank regions)?
- Internally displaced persons in South Asia (World Bank regions) was 6.38 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in South Asia (World Bank regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 6.38 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in South Asia (World Bank regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 942,580 in 2018.
- How does South Asia (World Bank regions) rank for internally displaced persons?
- South Asia (World Bank regions) ranks 86th out of 148 groups with data for 2025.
- Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in South Asia (World Bank regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 463.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia (World Bank regions) 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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