New internal displacements in Arab States (UNFPA)

Arab States (UNFPA): New internal displacements was 6.01 million in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
6.01 million
Change on year
down 40.6%
Rank
52nd
of 153 groups
All-time high
14.23 million
in 2023
All-time low
131,100
in 2008
Years of data
18
2008–2025

New internal displacements in Arab States (UNFPA), 2008–2025

05.0M10.0M15.0M2008201620252008: 131.1k2009: 1.3M2010: 1.0M2011: 1.1M2012: 3.3M2013: 4.5M2014: 5.1M2015: 5.1M2016: 4.0M2017: 5.8M2018: 3.6M2019: 3.7M2020: 4.2M2021: 2.6M2022: 2.9M2023: 14.2M2024: 10.1M2025: 6.0M

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Arab States (UNFPA) is 6.01 million, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 40.6% on the previous year and up 17.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Arab States (UNFPA) peaked at 14.23 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 131,100, in 2008.

That places Arab States (UNFPA) 52nd 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 696,800 131,100 1.26 million 2
2010s 3.72 million 1.01 million 5.84 million 10
2020s 6.68 million 2.57 million 14.23 million 6

Countries ranked near Arab States (UNFPA)

  1. 49 Korea 61,869 compare
  2. 50 Kenya 50,426 compare
  3. 51 Iraq 47,687 compare
  4. 52 Malawi 46,437 compare
  5. 53 South Africa 44,760 compare
  6. 54 Angola 43,900 compare
  7. 55 Lebanon 41,242 compare

See the full ranking of 323 places β†’

More population data for Arab States (UNFPA)

All data for Arab States (UNFPA) β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is new internal displacements in Arab States (UNFPA)?
New internal displacements in Arab States (UNFPA) was 6.01 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Arab States (UNFPA)?
The highest recorded value was 14.23 million in 2023.
What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Arab States (UNFPA)?
The lowest recorded value was 131,100 in 2008.
How does Arab States (UNFPA) rank for new internal displacements?
Arab States (UNFPA) ranks 52nd out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Arab States (UNFPA)?
Over the last ten years it is up 17.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Arab States (UNFPA) 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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Indicator
New internal displacements
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
323 places, 4,954 data points, 2008–2025
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