New internal displacements in Australia
Australia: New internal displacements was 9,909 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
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.
New internal displacements in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,000 | — |
| 2009 | 7,500 | +650.0% |
| 2010 | 1,000 | -86.7% |
| 2011 | 10,000 | +900.0% |
| 2012 | 16,000 | +60.0% |
| 2013 | 12,734 | -20.4% |
| 2014 | 1,166 | -90.8% |
| 2015 | 5,713 | +390.0% |
| 2016 | 2,472 | -56.7% |
| 2017 | 40,397 | +1534.2% |
| 2018 | 11,255 | -72.1% |
| 2019 | 24,841 | +120.7% |
| 2020 | 51,433 | +107.0% |
| 2021 | 48,939 | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 17,240 | -64.8% |
| 2023 | 4,686 | -72.8% |
| 2024 | 32,175 | +586.6% |
| 2025 | 9,909 | -69.2% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 9,909 is above the median for high income countries, which is 790, 12.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Australia's 9,909 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,429, 2.9× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where New internal displacements in Australia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +1534.2% | 2,472 | 40,397 |
| 2011 | +900.0% | 1,000 | 10,000 |
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
More population data for Australia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 32,193 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2553 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.5057 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.5755 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.5057 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.5% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2.09 million people (2100)
- Population density 5.61 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.5% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.2773 % change on previous year (2100)
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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