New internal displacements in Caribbean (UNSDG)
Caribbean (UNSDG): New internal displacements was 2.06 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Caribbean (UNSDG), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Caribbean (UNSDG) is 2.06 million, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 49.1% on the previous year and up 5,831.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Caribbean (UNSDG) peaked at 2.88 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 9,910, in 2009.
Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 92nd of 153 groups 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 Caribbean (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2.88 million | — |
| 2009 | 9,910 | -99.7% |
| 2010 | 1.57 million | +15770.9% |
| 2011 | 17,496 | -98.9% |
| 2012 | 483,013 | +2660.7% |
| 2013 | 18,856 | -96.1% |
| 2014 | 17,941 | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 34,799 | +94.0% |
| 2016 | 1.32 million | +3688.3% |
| 2017 | 1.97 million | +49.3% |
| 2018 | 90,307 | -95.4% |
| 2019 | 36,658 | -59.4% |
| 2020 | 703,057 | +1817.9% |
| 2021 | 468,309 | -33.4% |
| 2022 | 313,866 | -33.0% |
| 2023 | 338,970 | +8.0% |
| 2024 | 1.38 million | +308.5% |
| 2025 | 2.06 million | +49.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where New internal displacements in Caribbean (UNSDG) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +15770.9% | 9,910 | 1.57 million |
| 2016 | +3688.3% | 34,799 | 1.32 million |
| 2012 | +2660.7% | 17,496 | 483,013 |
| 2020 | +1817.9% | 36,658 | 703,057 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.45 million | 9,910 | 2.88 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 555,850 | 17,496 | 1.97 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 878,807 | 313,866 | 2.06 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Caribbean (UNSDG)
More population data for Caribbean (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 427.17 (2100)
- Total population by age 284.25 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 5 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 5 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 1.73 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 1.78 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Caribbean (UNSDG)?
- New internal displacements in Caribbean (UNSDG) was 2.06 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Caribbean (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 2.88 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Caribbean (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,910 in 2009.
- How does Caribbean (UNSDG) rank for new internal displacements?
- Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 92nd out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Caribbean (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5,831.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Caribbean (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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