New internal displacements in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG): New internal displacements was 5.10 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) recorded 5.10 million for new internal displacements in 2025.
That represents a change of up 46.6% on the previous year and up 162.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) peaked at 8.56 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 532,137, in 2013.
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 62nd of 153 groups on this measure, 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 (UNSDG), 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 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 2.22 million | +14.0% |
| 2017 | 3.15 million | +42.2% |
| 2018 | 825,924 | -73.8% |
| 2019 | 1.20 million | +45.5% |
| 2020 | 3.19 million | +165.5% |
| 2021 | 1.40 million | -56.1% |
| 2022 | 2.07 million | +47.9% |
| 2023 | 2.57 million | +24.2% |
| 2024 | 3.48 million | +35.4% |
| 2025 | 5.10 million | +46.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.38 million | 1.27 million | 3.49 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.26 million | 532,137 | 8.56 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.97 million | 1.40 million | 5.10 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)
More population data for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 6,540 (2100)
- Total population by age 3,835 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 3.36 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 39.21 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 51.24 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 38.33 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 9.3 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 0.6699 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 98.18 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 70.73 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)?
- New internal displacements in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) was 5.10 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 8.56 million in 2010.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 532,137 in 2013.
- How does Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) rank for new internal displacements?
- Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 62nd out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 162.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latin America and the Caribbean (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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