New internal displacements in Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions)
Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions): New internal displacements was 5.10 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions) is 5.10 million, measured in 2025.
The figure is 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 (World Bank regions) peaked at 8.56 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 532,137, in 2013.
Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions) ranks 64th 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 (World Bank 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 | +2.8% |
| 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 | +47.8% |
| 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 (World Bank regions)
More population data for Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions)
- Total population by age 6,526 (2100)
- Total population by age 3,824 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 10 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 10 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 10.50 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 17.18 million (2024)
All data for Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions)?
- New internal displacements in Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions) was 5.10 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank 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 (World Bank regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 532,137 in 2013.
- How does Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions) rank for new internal displacements?
- Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions) ranks 64th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions)?
- 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 (World Bank 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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