New internal displacements in Americas (WHO regions)
Americas (WHO regions): New internal displacements was 5.90 million in 2025. β Volatile
New internal displacements in Americas (WHO regions), 2008β2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, new internal displacements in Americas (WHO regions) stood at 5.90 million.
That represents a change of down 59.4% on the previous year and up 192.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Americas (WHO regions) peaked at 14.53 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 840,242, in 2013.
That places Americas (WHO regions) 55th 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 | 3.39 million | 1.27 million | 5.51 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.90 million | 840,242 | 8.56 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.51 million | 2.05 million | 14.53 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Americas (WHO regions)
More population data for Americas (WHO regions)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 98.78 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 0.4238 (2024)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 7 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 7 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 10.54 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 77.87 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Americas (WHO regions)?
- New internal displacements in Americas (WHO regions) was 5.90 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Americas (WHO regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 14.53 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Americas (WHO regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 840,242 in 2013.
- How does Americas (WHO regions) rank for new internal displacements?
- Americas (WHO regions) ranks 55th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Americas (WHO regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 192.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Americas (WHO regions) 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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