New internal displacements in África Subsahariana
África Subsahariana: New internal displacements was 17.29 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in África Subsahariana, 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, new internal displacements in África Subsahariana stood at 17.29 million.
The figure is down 10.7% on the previous year and up 416.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in África Subsahariana peaked at 19.53 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 746,573, in 2008.
That places África Subsahariana 21st out of 153 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the top 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 | 2.01 million | 746,573 | 3.28 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.75 million | 2.52 million | 10.07 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.31 million | 11.18 million | 19.53 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near África Subsahariana
More population data for África Subsahariana
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.3416 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 10.63 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 25.91 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 3.59 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 21.98 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 14.08 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 81.49 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 6.59 (2024)
- Proportion of population using at least basic sanitation services 36.54 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved 35.7 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in África Subsahariana?
- New internal displacements in África Subsahariana was 17.29 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in África Subsahariana?
- The highest recorded value was 19.53 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in África Subsahariana?
- The lowest recorded value was 746,573 in 2008.
- How does África Subsahariana rank for new internal displacements?
- África Subsahariana ranks 21st out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in África Subsahariana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 416.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this África Subsahariana 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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