New internal displacements in Ghana
Ghana: New internal displacements was 13,949 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Ghana, 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Ghana is 13,949, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 669.4% on the previous year and up 50.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Ghana peaked at 66,237 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1,813, in 2024.
That places Ghana 68th out of 170 countries 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 Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 14,292 | — |
| 2009 | 52,000 | +263.8% |
| 2011 | 49,000 | -5.8% |
| 2013 | 30,646 | -37.5% |
| 2015 | 9,255 | -69.8% |
| 2016 | 6,318 | -31.7% |
| 2017 | 22,580 | +257.4% |
| 2018 | 66,237 | +193.3% |
| 2019 | 17,999 | -72.8% |
| 2020 | 1,991 | -88.9% |
| 2021 | 12,015 | +503.5% |
| 2022 | 2,733 | -77.3% |
| 2023 | 47,555 | +1640.0% |
| 2024 | 1,813 | -96.2% |
| 2025 | 13,949 | +669.4% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 13,949 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3,172, 4.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 13,949 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13,949, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where New internal displacements in Ghana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +1640.0% | 2,733 | 47,555 |
| 2025 | +669.4% | 1,813 | 13,949 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33,146 | 14,292 | 52,000 | 2 |
| 2010s | 28,862 | 6,318 | 66,237 | 7 |
| 2020s | 13,343 | 1,813 | 47,555 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More population data for Ghana
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 52,232 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2469 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1514 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1514 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.1% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 4.28 million people (2100)
- Population density 296.87 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.1% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5066 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Ghana?
- New internal displacements in Ghana was 13,949 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 66,237 in 2018.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,813 in 2024.
- How does Ghana rank for new internal displacements?
- Ghana ranks 68th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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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