New internal displacements in Central America (UNSDG)
Central America (UNSDG): New internal displacements was 279,220 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Central America (UNSDG), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Central America (UNSDG) recorded 279,220 for new internal displacements in 2025.
That represents a change of up 15.4% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Central America (UNSDG) peaked at 1.93 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 75,579, in 2012.
That places Central America (UNSDG) 120th out of 153 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 | 264,249 | 132,899 | 395,599 | 2 |
| 2010s | 450,299 | 75,579 | 1.26 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 585,833 | 241,894 | 1.93 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Central America (UNSDG)
More population data for Central America (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 2,142 (2100)
- Total population by age 828.28 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 2 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 2 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 1.12 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 3.12 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Central America (UNSDG)?
- New internal displacements in Central America (UNSDG) was 279,220 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Central America (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 1.93 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Central America (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 75,579 in 2012.
- How does Central America (UNSDG) rank for new internal displacements?
- Central America (UNSDG) ranks 120th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Central America (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central America (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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