New internal displacements in Europe (WHO regions)
Europe (WHO regions): New internal displacements was 477,650 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Europe (WHO regions), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Europe (WHO regions) is 477,650, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 43.6% on the previous year and down 52.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Europe (WHO regions) peaked at 17.16 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 38,003, in 2008.
That places Europe (WHO regions) 109th 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 Europe (WHO regions), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 38,003 | — |
| 2009 | 95,675 | +151.8% |
| 2010 | 402,144 | +320.3% |
| 2011 | 279,984 | -30.4% |
| 2012 | 121,628 | -56.6% |
| 2013 | 150,414 | +23.7% |
| 2014 | 847,445 | +463.4% |
| 2015 | 1.01 million | +19.0% |
| 2016 | 445,146 | -55.9% |
| 2017 | 81,851 | -81.6% |
| 2018 | 57,299 | -30.0% |
| 2019 | 113,046 | +97.3% |
| 2020 | 335,700 | +197.0% |
| 2021 | 347,218 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 17.16 million | +4842.8% |
| 2023 | 5.30 million | -69.1% |
| 2024 | 846,946 | -84.0% |
| 2025 | 477,650 | -43.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where New internal displacements in Europe (WHO regions) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +4842.8% | 347,218 | 17.16 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 66,839 | 38,003 | 95,675 | 2 |
| 2010s | 350,782 | 57,299 | 1.01 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.08 million | 335,700 | 17.16 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Europe (WHO regions)
More population data for Europe (WHO regions)
- Total population by age 9,189 (2100)
- Total population by age 9,112 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 2.86 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 17.12 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 80.36 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 68.19 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 9.3 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 0.8403 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 98.82 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 79.72 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Europe (WHO regions)?
- New internal displacements in Europe (WHO regions) was 477,650 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Europe (WHO regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 17.16 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Europe (WHO regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 38,003 in 2008.
- How does Europe (WHO regions) rank for new internal displacements?
- Europe (WHO regions) ranks 109th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Europe (WHO regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe (WHO 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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