New internal displacements in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions)
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions): New internal displacements was 5.08 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) recorded 5.08 million for new internal displacements in 2025.
The figure is up 46.2% on the previous year and up 161.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) peaked at 8.56 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 532,137, in 2013.
That places Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) 66th 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 Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3.49 million | — |
| 2009 | 1.27 million | -63.6% |
| 2010 | 8.56 million | +573.2% |
| 2011 | 1.14 million | -86.6% |
| 2012 | 1.10 million | -3.5% |
| 2013 | 532,137 | -51.7% |
| 2014 | 1.89 million | +255.4% |
| 2015 | 1.94 million | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 2.21 million | +14.0% |
| 2017 | 3.05 million | +37.7% |
| 2018 | 825,294 | -72.9% |
| 2019 | 1.18 million | +43.4% |
| 2020 | 3.18 million | +168.6% |
| 2021 | 1.40 million | -56.0% |
| 2022 | 2.02 million | +44.4% |
| 2023 | 2.57 million | +27.2% |
| 2024 | 3.48 million | +35.3% |
| 2025 | 5.08 million | +46.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.38 million | 1.27 million | 3.49 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.24 million | 532,137 | 8.56 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.95 million | 1.40 million | 5.08 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions)
More population data for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions)
- Total population by age 6,509 (2100)
- Total population by age 3,776 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 3.38 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 39.05 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 51.35 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 38.53 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 9.3 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 0.6715 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 98.18 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 70.76 (2024)
All data for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- New internal displacements in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) was 5.08 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 8.56 million in 2010.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 532,137 in 2013.
- How does Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank for new internal displacements?
- Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 66th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 161.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latin America and the Caribbean (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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