New internal displacements in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: New internal displacements was 61,869 in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
61,869
Change on year
up 488.0%
World rank
49th
of 170 countries
All-time high
61,869
in 2025
All-time low
1,084
in 2018
Years of data
12
2011–2025

New internal displacements in Republic of Korea, 2011–2025

020.0k40.0k60.0k2011201820252011: 5.5k2013: 4.2k2016: 7.5k2017: 4.3k2018: 1.1k2019: 5.6k2020: 19.0k2021: 2.9k2022: 30.3k2023: 39.9k2024: 10.5k2025: 61.9k

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Republic of Korea is 61,869, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.

The figure is up 488.0% on the previous year and up 726.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Republic of Korea peaked at 61,869 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1,084, in 2018.

That places Republic of Korea 49th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 4,720 1,084 7,482 6
2020s 27,422 2,919 61,869 6

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All data for Republic of Korea β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is new internal displacements in Republic of Korea?
New internal displacements in Republic of Korea was 61,869 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 61,869 in 2025.
What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 1,084 in 2018.
How does Republic of Korea rank for new internal displacements?
Republic of Korea ranks 49th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 726.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Republic of Korea 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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Indicator
New internal displacements
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
323 places, 4,954 data points, 2008–2025
Last refreshed