Internally displaced persons in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions): Internally displaced persons was 13.58 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Internally displaced persons in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions), 2009–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, internally displaced persons in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) stood at 13.58 million.
That represents a change of down 20.4% on the previous year and up 181.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internally displaced persons in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) peaked at 17.06 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.26 million, in 2011.
That places West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) 50th out of 148 groups with data for 2025, putting it 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 West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2.65 million | — |
| 2010 | 2.66 million | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 2.26 million | -14.9% |
| 2012 | 3.31 million | +46.0% |
| 2013 | 7.66 million | +131.8% |
| 2014 | 4.82 million | -37.1% |
| 2015 | 4.82 million | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 5.41 million | +12.2% |
| 2017 | 7.89 million | +45.8% |
| 2018 | 7.49 million | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 11.97 million | +59.8% |
| 2020 | 12.62 million | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 13.61 million | +7.8% |
| 2022 | 15.55 million | +14.3% |
| 2023 | 15.32 million | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 17.06 million | +11.4% |
| 2025 | 13.58 million | -20.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.65 million | 2.65 million | 2.65 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 5.83 million | 2.26 million | 11.97 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.62 million | 12.62 million | 17.06 million | 6 |
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More population data for West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
- Total population by age 24,076 (2100)
- Total population by age 1,242 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 12.55 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 23.57 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 1.52 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 22.05 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 11.07 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 80 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 4.34 (2024)
All data for West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is internally displaced persons in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- Internally displaced persons in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) was 13.58 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 17.06 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.26 million in 2011.
- How does West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank for internally displaced persons?
- West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 50th out of 148 groups with data for 2025.
- Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 181.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.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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