New internal displacements in Central Africa (African Union)
Central Africa (African Union): New internal displacements was 10.47 million in 2025. β Volatile
New internal displacements in Central Africa (African Union), 2008β2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Central Africa (African Union) recorded 10.47 million for new internal displacements in 2025. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
That represents a change of up 30.6% on the previous year and up 867.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Central Africa (African Union) peaked at 10.47 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 32,845, in 2008.
Central Africa (African Union) ranks 49th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 534,702 | 32,845 | 1.04 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.65 million | 201,780 | 2.97 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.02 million | 3.26 million | 10.47 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Central Africa (African Union)
More population data for Central Africa (African Union)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.88 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 358,261 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2.88 % change on previous year (2030)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 67.36 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 20.79 (2024)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 14 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 14 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 7.05 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 4.57 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Central Africa (African Union)?
- New internal displacements in Central Africa (African Union) was 10.47 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Central Africa (African Union)?
- The highest recorded value was 10.47 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Central Africa (African Union)?
- The lowest recorded value was 32,845 in 2008.
- How does Central Africa (African Union) rank for new internal displacements?
- Central Africa (African Union) ranks 49th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Central Africa (African Union)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 867.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central Africa (African Union) 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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