Internally displaced persons in Western Pacific (WHO regions)
Western Pacific (WHO regions): Internally displaced persons was 1.67 million in 2025. β Volatile
Internally displaced persons in Western Pacific (WHO regions), 2009β2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for internally displaced persons in Western Pacific (WHO regions) is 1.67 million, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 4.1% on the previous year and up 2,125.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internally displaced persons in Western Pacific (WHO regions) peaked at 2.09 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 74,811, in 2015.
That places Western Pacific (WHO regions) 113th out of 148 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 | 195,000 | 195,000 | 195,000 | 1 |
| 2010s | 282,241 | 74,811 | 865,281 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.44 million | 994,400 | 2.09 million | 6 |
More population data for Western Pacific (WHO regions)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 96.55 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 1.2 (2024)
- New internal displacements 17.77 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 24.31 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internally displaced persons in Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
- Internally displaced persons in Western Pacific (WHO regions) was 1.67 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 2.09 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 74,811 in 2015.
- How does Western Pacific (WHO regions) rank for internally displaced persons?
- Western Pacific (WHO regions) ranks 113th out of 148 groups with data for 2025.
- Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,125.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Pacific (WHO 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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