New internal displacements in East and Southern Africa (UNFPA)
East and Southern Africa (UNFPA): New internal displacements was 13.46 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in East and Southern Africa (UNFPA), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, new internal displacements in East and Southern Africa (UNFPA) stood at 13.46 million. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
That represents a change of up 42.8% on the previous year and up 674.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in East and Southern Africa (UNFPA) peaked at 13.46 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 459,831, in 2008.
East and Southern Africa (UNFPA) ranks 40th 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 East and Southern Africa (UNFPA), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 459,831 | — |
| 2009 | 1.57 million | +241.2% |
| 2010 | 838,352 | -46.6% |
| 2011 | 1.09 million | +30.6% |
| 2012 | 2.11 million | +92.5% |
| 2013 | 2.34 million | +10.9% |
| 2014 | 3.02 million | +29.3% |
| 2015 | 1.74 million | -42.5% |
| 2016 | 2.20 million | +26.9% |
| 2017 | 5.03 million | +127.9% |
| 2018 | 6.23 million | +24.0% |
| 2019 | 4.98 million | -20.1% |
| 2020 | 6.86 million | +38.0% |
| 2021 | 10.42 million | +51.9% |
| 2022 | 9.71 million | -6.8% |
| 2023 | 8.19 million | -15.7% |
| 2024 | 9.43 million | +15.1% |
| 2025 | 13.46 million | +42.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.01 million | 459,831 | 1.57 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.96 million | 838,352 | 6.23 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.68 million | 6.86 million | 13.46 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near East and Southern Africa (UNFPA)
More population data for East and Southern Africa (UNFPA)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 7 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 7 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 10.49 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 12.48 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in East and Southern Africa (UNFPA)?
- New internal displacements in East and Southern Africa (UNFPA) was 13.46 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in East and Southern Africa (UNFPA)?
- The highest recorded value was 13.46 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in East and Southern Africa (UNFPA)?
- The lowest recorded value was 459,831 in 2008.
- How does East and Southern Africa (UNFPA) rank for new internal displacements?
- East and Southern Africa (UNFPA) ranks 40th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in East and Southern Africa (UNFPA)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 674.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this East and Southern Africa (UNFPA) 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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