New internal displacements in Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions): New internal displacements was 3.95 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) is 3.95 million, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and up 240.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) peaked at 7.64 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 466,756, in 2008.
Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 70th 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 and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 466,756 | — |
| 2009 | 968,778 | +107.6% |
| 2010 | 645,322 | -33.4% |
| 2011 | 1.01 million | +57.3% |
| 2012 | 1.30 million | +27.8% |
| 2013 | 1.47 million | +13.6% |
| 2014 | 2.12 million | +43.9% |
| 2015 | 1.16 million | -45.4% |
| 2016 | 1.40 million | +20.7% |
| 2017 | 4.11 million | +194.3% |
| 2018 | 5.43 million | +32.0% |
| 2019 | 3.73 million | -31.3% |
| 2020 | 5.70 million | +53.0% |
| 2021 | 7.64 million | +34.0% |
| 2022 | 7.06 million | -7.6% |
| 2023 | 7.00 million | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 3.80 million | -45.7% |
| 2025 | 3.95 million | +3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 717,767 | 466,756 | 968,778 | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.24 million | 645,322 | 5.43 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.86 million | 3.80 million | 7.64 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
- 67 Bahamas 14,782 compare
- 68 Ghana 13,949 compare
- 69 North 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
More population data for Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
- Total population by age 22,155 (2100)
- Total population by age 1,302 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.2468 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 6.01 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 28.41 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 5.96 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 22.21 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 16.02 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 81.96 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 9.38 (2024)
All data for Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- New internal displacements in Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) was 3.95 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 7.64 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 466,756 in 2008.
- How does Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank for new internal displacements?
- Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 70th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 240.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) 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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