New internal displacements in Brazil
Brazil: New internal displacements was 398,810 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
398,810
Change on year
down 65.1%
World rank
27th
of 170 countries
All-time high
1.14 million
in 2024
All-time low
28,492
in 2016
Years of data
18
2008–2025
New internal displacements in Brazil, 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Brazil is 398,810, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 65.1% on the previous year and up 570.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Brazil peaked at 1.14 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 28,492, in 2016.
Brazil ranks 27th of 170 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New internal displacements in Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 309,435 | — |
| 2009 | 522,950 | +69.0% |
| 2010 | 230,497 | -55.9% |
| 2011 | 169,500 | -26.5% |
| 2012 | 35,000 | -79.4% |
| 2013 | 82,255 | +135.0% |
| 2014 | 150,313 | +82.7% |
| 2015 | 59,472 | -60.4% |
| 2016 | 28,492 | -52.1% |
| 2017 | 70,310 | +146.8% |
| 2018 | 85,916 | +22.2% |
| 2019 | 293,101 | +241.1% |
| 2020 | 357,843 | +22.1% |
| 2021 | 470,368 | +31.4% |
| 2022 | 713,964 | +51.8% |
| 2023 | 760,916 | +6.6% |
| 2024 | 1.14 million | +50.2% |
| 2025 | 398,810 | -65.1% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 398,810 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,895, 137.8× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 398,810 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 12,106, 32.9× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 416,192 | 309,435 | 522,950 | 2 |
| 2010s | 120,486 | 28,492 | 293,101 | 10 |
| 2020s | 640,860 | 357,843 | 1.14 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More population data for Brazil
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 230,886 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5984 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7328 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.2798 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7328 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 6.45 million people (2100)
- Population density 19.55 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8366 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Brazil?
- New internal displacements in Brazil was 398,810 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 1.14 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 28,492 in 2016.
- How does Brazil rank for new internal displacements?
- Brazil ranks 27th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 570.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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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