New internal displacements in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG)
Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG): New internal displacements was 19.59 million in 2025. βΌ Falling
New internal displacements in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG), 2008β2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG) is 19.59 million, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 21.6% on the previous year and up 130.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG) peaked at 24.20 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 7.80 million, in 2009.
That places Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG) 10th out of 153 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.00 million | 7.80 million | 24.20 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 12.22 million | 8.49 million | 19.27 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.93 million | 10.37 million | 19.59 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG)
More population data for Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 96.55 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 1.13 (2024)
- Internally displaced persons 5.79 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 17.96 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG)?
- New internal displacements in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG) was 19.59 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 24.20 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.80 million in 2009.
- How does Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG) rank for new internal displacements?
- Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG) ranks 10th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 130.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Eastern and South-Eastern 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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