New internal displacements in Africa (UNSDG)
Africa (UNSDG): New internal displacements was 17.32 million in 2025. β Volatile
New internal displacements in Africa (UNSDG), 2008β2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, new internal displacements in Africa (UNSDG) stood at 17.32 million.
That represents a change of down 11.3% on the previous year and up 398.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Africa (UNSDG) peaked at 20.11 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 796,573, in 2008.
That places Africa (UNSDG) 17th 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 | 2.04 million | 796,573 | 3.29 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.90 million | 2.93 million | 10.16 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.46 million | 11.25 million | 20.11 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Africa (UNSDG)
More population data for Africa (UNSDG)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 7 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 7 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 31.73 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 29.18 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Africa (UNSDG)?
- New internal displacements in Africa (UNSDG) was 17.32 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Africa (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 20.11 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Africa (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 796,573 in 2008.
- How does Africa (UNSDG) rank for new internal displacements?
- Africa (UNSDG) ranks 17th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Africa (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 398.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa (UNSDG) 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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