Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Uganda
Uganda: Internally displaced persons was 21,527 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
21,527
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
56th
of 104 countries
All-time high
435,000
in 2009
All-time low
9,989
in 2023
Years of data
17
2009–2025
Internally displaced persons in Uganda, 2009–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for internally displaced persons in Uganda is 21,527, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 3.1% on the previous year and down 27.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internally displaced persons in Uganda peaked at 435,000 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 9,989, in 2023.
Uganda ranks 56th of 104 countries 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 Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 435,000 | — |
| 2010 | 166,000 | -61.8% |
| 2011 | 30,000 | -81.9% |
| 2012 | 30,000 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 29,800 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 29,800 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 29,776 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 53,000 | +78.0% |
| 2017 | 24,343 | -54.1% |
| 2018 | 32,283 | +32.6% |
| 2019 | 33,199 | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 33,625 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 26,739 | -20.5% |
| 2022 | 38,663 | +44.6% |
| 2023 | 9,989 | -74.2% |
| 2024 | 22,209 | +122.3% |
| 2025 | 21,527 | -3.1% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 21,527 is below the median for low income countries, which is 518,555, 4% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 21,527 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 27,570, 78% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 435,000 | 435,000 | 435,000 | 1 |
| 2010s | 45,820 | 24,343 | 166,000 | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,459 | 9,989 | 38,663 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More population data for Uganda
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 87,622 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2177 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 6.91 million people (2100)
- Population density 602.61 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8617 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internally displaced persons in Uganda?
- Internally displaced persons in Uganda was 21,527 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 435,000 in 2009.
- What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,989 in 2023.
- How does Uganda rank for internally displaced persons?
- Uganda ranks 56th out of 104 countries with data for 2025.
- Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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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