New internal displacements in Australia
Australia: New internal displacements was 9,909 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
9,909
Change on year
down 69.2%
World rank
73rd
of 170 countries
All-time high
51,433
in 2020
All-time low
1,000
in 2008
Years of data
18
2008–2025
New internal displacements in Australia, 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Australia is 9,909, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 69.2% on the previous year and up 73.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Australia peaked at 51,433 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,000, in 2008.
Australia ranks 73rd of 170 countries on this measure, 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 | 4,250 | 1,000 | 7,500 | 2 |
| 2010s | 12,558 | 1,000 | 40,397 | 10 |
| 2020s | 27,397 | 4,686 | 51,433 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 70 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 12,616 compare
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- 74 Russia 6,275 compare
- 75 Sierra Leone 6,043 compare
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More population data for Australia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 32,193 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8589 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.2773 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.503 (2100)
- Population density 5.61 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.09 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.503 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.859 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 29,511 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Australia?
- New internal displacements in Australia was 9,909 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 51,433 in 2020.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 in 2008.
- How does Australia rank for new internal displacements?
- Australia ranks 73rd out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia 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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