Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG): Internally displaced persons was 22.51 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Internally displaced persons in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG), 2009–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, internally displaced persons in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) stood at 22.51 million.
That represents a change of down 17.2% on the previous year and up 160.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internally displaced persons in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) peaked at 27.88 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 4.79 million, in 2011.
That places Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) 22nd out of 148 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Internally displaced persons in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5.29 million | — |
| 2010 | 4.99 million | -5.8% |
| 2011 | 4.79 million | -3.9% |
| 2012 | 5.77 million | +20.5% |
| 2013 | 9.99 million | +73.0% |
| 2014 | 8.25 million | -17.5% |
| 2015 | 8.63 million | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 8.88 million | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 11.94 million | +34.4% |
| 2018 | 14.38 million | +20.5% |
| 2019 | 18.47 million | +28.4% |
| 2020 | 21.32 million | +15.4% |
| 2021 | 24.03 million | +12.7% |
| 2022 | 27.88 million | +16.0% |
| 2023 | 25.68 million | -7.9% |
| 2024 | 27.18 million | +5.9% |
| 2025 | 22.51 million | -17.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.29 million | 5.29 million | 5.29 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 9.61 million | 4.79 million | 18.47 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.76 million | 21.32 million | 27.88 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
More population data for Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 46,288 (2100)
- Total population by age 2,567 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.1256 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 9.43 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 25.99 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 3.71 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 22.15 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 13.47 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 81.01 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 6.86 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internally displaced persons in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- Internally displaced persons in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) was 22.51 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 27.88 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.79 million in 2011.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank for internally displaced persons?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 22nd out of 148 groups with data for 2025.
- Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 160.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa (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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