New internal displacements in África Occidental y Central
África Occidental y Central: New internal displacements was 11.58 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in África Occidental y Central, 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in África Occidental y Central is 11.58 million, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
The figure is up 469.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in África Occidental y Central peaked at 11.58 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 233,317, in 2008.
That places África Occidental y Central 43rd out of 153 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 | 968,968 | 233,317 | 1.70 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.14 million | 1.37 million | 6.47 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.23 million | 4.94 million | 11.58 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near África Occidental y Central
More population data for África Occidental y Central
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 80 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 11.07 (2024)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 6 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 6 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 13.58 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 12.41 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in África Occidental y Central?
- New internal displacements in África Occidental y Central was 11.58 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in África Occidental y Central?
- The highest recorded value was 11.58 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in África Occidental y Central?
- The lowest recorded value was 233,317 in 2008.
- How does África Occidental y Central rank for new internal displacements?
- África Occidental y Central ranks 43rd out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in África Occidental y Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 469.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this África Occidental y Central data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of New internal displacements. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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