Internally displaced persons in Western Africa (African Union)
Western Africa (African Union): Internally displaced persons was 6.60 million in 2025. β Volatile
Internally displaced persons in Western Africa (African Union), 2009β2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, internally displaced persons in Western Africa (African Union) stood at 6.60 million.
That represents a change of down 7.1% on the previous year and up 151.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internally displaced persons in Western Africa (African Union) peaked at 7.51 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 315,000, in 2011.
That places Western Africa (African Union) 82nd 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 410,000 | 410,000 | 410,000 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.08 million | 315,000 | 4.16 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.42 million | 5.16 million | 7.51 million | 6 |
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More population data for Western Africa (African Union)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 85.39 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 7.27 (2024)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 2 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 2 (2025)
- New internal displacements 1.12 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 8.04 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internally displaced persons in Western Africa (African Union)?
- Internally displaced persons in Western Africa (African Union) was 6.60 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in Western Africa (African Union)?
- The highest recorded value was 7.51 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in Western Africa (African Union)?
- The lowest recorded value was 315,000 in 2011.
- How does Western Africa (African Union) rank for internally displaced persons?
- Western Africa (African Union) ranks 82nd out of 148 groups with data for 2025.
- Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in Western Africa (African Union)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 151.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Africa (African Union) 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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