New internal displacements in América Latina y el Caribe
América Latina y el Caribe: New internal displacements was 5.10 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in América Latina y el Caribe, 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, new internal displacements in América Latina y el Caribe stood at 5.10 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 46.6% on the previous year and up 162.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in América Latina y el Caribe peaked at 8.56 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 532,137, in 2013.
That places América Latina y el Caribe 64th 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.
New internal displacements in América Latina y el Caribe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3.49 million | — |
| 2009 | 1.27 million | -63.6% |
| 2010 | 8.56 million | +573.2% |
| 2011 | 1.14 million | -86.6% |
| 2012 | 1.10 million | -3.5% |
| 2013 | 532,137 | -51.7% |
| 2014 | 1.89 million | +255.4% |
| 2015 | 1.94 million | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 2.22 million | +14.0% |
| 2017 | 3.05 million | +37.5% |
| 2018 | 825,524 | -72.9% |
| 2019 | 1.20 million | +45.5% |
| 2020 | 3.18 million | +164.6% |
| 2021 | 1.40 million | -56.0% |
| 2022 | 2.02 million | +44.4% |
| 2023 | 2.57 million | +27.2% |
| 2024 | 3.48 million | +35.3% |
| 2025 | 5.10 million | +46.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.38 million | 1.27 million | 3.49 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.25 million | 532,137 | 8.56 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.96 million | 1.40 million | 5.10 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near América Latina y el Caribe
More population data for América Latina y el Caribe
- Total population by age 6,514 (2100)
- Total population by age 3,778 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 3.38 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 39.04 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 51.34 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 38.51 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 9.31 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 0.6738 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 98.17 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 70.74 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in América Latina y el Caribe?
- New internal displacements in América Latina y el Caribe was 5.10 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in América Latina y el Caribe?
- The highest recorded value was 8.56 million in 2010.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in América Latina y el Caribe?
- The lowest recorded value was 532,137 in 2013.
- How does América Latina y el Caribe rank for new internal displacements?
- América Latina y el Caribe ranks 64th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in América Latina y el Caribe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 162.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this América Latina y el Caribe 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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