New internal displacements in Eastern Africa (African Union)
Eastern Africa (African Union): New internal displacements was 4.53 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Eastern Africa (African Union), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Eastern Africa (African Union) is 4.53 million, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 29.4% on the previous year and up 418.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Eastern Africa (African Union) peaked at 11.61 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 358,190, in 2008.
Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 68th 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 Eastern Africa (African Union), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 358,190 | — |
| 2009 | 1.32 million | +268.6% |
| 2010 | 922,797 | -30.1% |
| 2011 | 758,954 | -17.8% |
| 2012 | 1.86 million | +144.5% |
| 2013 | 1.92 million | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 2.77 million | +44.4% |
| 2015 | 874,548 | -68.5% |
| 2016 | 1.55 million | +77.6% |
| 2017 | 3.86 million | +148.3% |
| 2018 | 5.49 million | +42.4% |
| 2019 | 3.37 million | -38.6% |
| 2020 | 5.48 million | +62.4% |
| 2021 | 7.85 million | +43.3% |
| 2022 | 6.71 million | -14.6% |
| 2023 | 11.61 million | +73.1% |
| 2024 | 6.42 million | -44.7% |
| 2025 | 4.53 million | -29.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 839,290 | 358,190 | 1.32 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.34 million | 758,954 | 5.49 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.10 million | 4.53 million | 11.61 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa (African Union)
More population data for Eastern Africa (African Union)
- Total population by age 16,292 (2100)
- Total population by age 871.34 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.6606 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 10.22 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 20.87 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 0.6206 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 19.59 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 19.95 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 81.03 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 2.1 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- New internal displacements in Eastern Africa (African Union) was 4.53 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- The highest recorded value was 11.61 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- The lowest recorded value was 358,190 in 2008.
- How does Eastern Africa (African Union) rank for new internal displacements?
- Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 68th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 418.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern 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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