New internal displacements in Eastern Asia (UNSDG)
Eastern Asia (UNSDG): New internal displacements was 3.66 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Eastern Asia (UNSDG), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Eastern Asia (UNSDG) is 3.66 million, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 18 years on record.
That represents a change of down 10.0% on the previous year and down 10.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Eastern Asia (UNSDG) peaked at 18.66 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.66 million, in 2025.
That places Eastern Asia (UNSDG) 76th 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.
New internal displacements in Eastern Asia (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 18.66 million | — |
| 2009 | 4.05 million | -78.3% |
| 2010 | 16.03 million | +295.7% |
| 2011 | 5.41 million | -66.2% |
| 2012 | 6.27 million | +15.9% |
| 2013 | 6.65 million | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 4.32 million | -35.0% |
| 2015 | 4.10 million | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 8.41 million | +105.4% |
| 2017 | 4.49 million | -46.6% |
| 2018 | 4.25 million | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 4.31 million | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 5.29 million | +22.7% |
| 2021 | 6.06 million | +14.7% |
| 2022 | 3.71 million | -38.8% |
| 2023 | 4.75 million | +28.0% |
| 2024 | 4.06 million | -14.6% |
| 2025 | 3.66 million | -10.0% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where New internal displacements in Eastern Asia (UNSDG) changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +295.7% | 4.05 million | 16.03 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.36 million | 4.05 million | 18.66 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.42 million | 4.10 million | 16.03 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.59 million | 3.66 million | 6.06 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Asia (UNSDG)
More population data for Eastern Asia (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 5,931 (2100)
- Total population by age 16,252 (2023)
- Internally displaced persons 222,020 (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 6.93 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Eastern Asia (UNSDG)?
- New internal displacements in Eastern Asia (UNSDG) was 3.66 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Eastern Asia (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 18.66 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Eastern Asia (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.66 million in 2025.
- How does Eastern Asia (UNSDG) rank for new internal displacements?
- Eastern Asia (UNSDG) ranks 76th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Eastern Asia (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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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