New internal displacements in Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)
Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG): New internal displacements was 15.20 million in 2025. ▲ Rising
New internal displacements in Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) is 15.20 million, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 63.0% on the previous year and up 82.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) peaked at 15.20 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3.40 million, in 2011.
That places Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) 33rd out of 153 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 18 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.03 million | 7.59 million | 10.46 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 7.24 million | 3.40 million | 14.18 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.50 million | 3.82 million | 15.20 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)
More population data for Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 97.57 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 2.45 (2024)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 2 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 2 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 14.00 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 20.37 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)?
- New internal displacements in Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) was 15.20 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 15.20 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.40 million in 2011.
- How does Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) rank for new internal displacements?
- Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) ranks 33rd out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 82.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central and Southern Asia (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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