New internal displacements in Asia (UNSDG)
Asia (UNSDG): New internal displacements was 38.66 million in 2025. ▲ Rising
New internal displacements in Asia (UNSDG), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Asia (UNSDG) is 38.66 million, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
The figure is up 24.3% on the previous year and up 79.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Asia (UNSDG) peaked at 38.66 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 14.31 million, in 2011.
Asia (UNSDG) ranks 1st of 153 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 18 years of available data.
New internal displacements in Asia (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 31.82 million | — |
| 2009 | 18.55 million | -41.7% |
| 2010 | 33.66 million | +81.5% |
| 2011 | 14.31 million | -57.5% |
| 2012 | 26.13 million | +82.7% |
| 2013 | 23.92 million | -8.5% |
| 2014 | 22.06 million | -7.8% |
| 2015 | 21.53 million | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 24.85 million | +15.4% |
| 2017 | 17.43 million | -29.9% |
| 2018 | 15.81 million | -9.3% |
| 2019 | 23.20 million | +46.7% |
| 2020 | 24.29 million | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 21.63 million | -11.0% |
| 2022 | 24.70 million | +14.2% |
| 2023 | 23.29 million | -5.7% |
| 2024 | 31.09 million | +33.5% |
| 2025 | 38.66 million | +24.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25.18 million | 18.55 million | 31.82 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 22.29 million | 14.31 million | 33.66 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.28 million | 21.63 million | 38.66 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Asia (UNSDG)
- 1 Philippines 10.81 million compare
- 2 Democratic Republic of Congo 10.06 million compare
- 3 Iran 10.00 million compare
- 4 China 3.50 million compare
More population data for Asia (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 51,610 (2100)
- Total population by age 30,118 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 2 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 2 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 35.77 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 87.54 million (2024)
- Refugees under UNRWA mandate, by host country 5.47 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Asia (UNSDG)?
- New internal displacements in Asia (UNSDG) was 38.66 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Asia (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 38.66 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Asia (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.31 million in 2011.
- How does Asia (UNSDG) rank for new internal displacements?
- Asia (UNSDG) ranks 1st out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Asia (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Asia (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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