New internal displacements in Eastern Africa (UNSDG)
Eastern Africa (UNSDG): New internal displacements was 3.87 million in 2025. β Volatile
New internal displacements in Eastern Africa (UNSDG), 2008β2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, new internal displacements in Eastern Africa (UNSDG) stood at 3.87 million.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 235.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Eastern Africa (UNSDG) peaked at 7.61 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 463,256, in 2008.
That places Eastern Africa (UNSDG) 72nd out of 153 groups with data for 2025, putting it 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 | 635,260 | 463,256 | 807,265 | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.18 million | 544,447 | 5.43 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.81 million | 3.80 million | 7.61 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa (UNSDG)
- 69 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 13,000 compare
- 70 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 12,616 compare
- 71 Honduras 11,595 compare
- 72 Tanzania, United Republic of 10,945 compare
- 73 Australia 9,909 compare
- 74 Russia 6,275 compare
- 75 Sierra Leone 6,043 compare
More population data for Eastern Africa (UNSDG)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 9 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 9 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 8.88 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 8.30 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Eastern Africa (UNSDG)?
- New internal displacements in Eastern Africa (UNSDG) was 3.87 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Eastern Africa (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 7.61 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Eastern Africa (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 463,256 in 2008.
- How does Eastern Africa (UNSDG) rank for new internal displacements?
- Eastern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 72nd out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Eastern Africa (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 235.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern Africa (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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