New internal displacements in Liberia
Liberia: New internal displacements was 22,059 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Liberia, 2008–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Liberia is 22,059, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is up 56.6% on the previous year and up 3,293.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Liberia peaked at 22,059 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2009.
That places Liberia 62nd out of 170 countries with data for 2024, 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 Liberia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,000 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 10,000 | — |
| 2014 | 650 | -93.5% |
| 2016 | 10,000 | +1438.5% |
| 2017 | 984 | -90.2% |
| 2018 | 15,101 | +1434.7% |
| 2019 | 599 | -96.0% |
| 2020 | 3,708 | +519.0% |
| 2023 | 14,084 | +279.8% |
| 2024 | 22,059 | +56.6% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 22,059 is below the median for low income countries, which is 165,753, 13% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 22,059 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13,949, 1.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 500 | 0 | 1,000 | 2 |
| 2010s | 4,148 | 0 | 15,101 | 9 |
| 2020s | 13,284 | 3,708 | 22,059 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More population data for Liberia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,891 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2874 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1439 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7859 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1439 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 852,118 people (2100)
- Population density 131.49 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3986 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Liberia?
- New internal displacements in Liberia was 22,059 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 22,059 in 2024.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2009.
- How does Liberia rank for new internal displacements?
- Liberia ranks 62nd out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,293.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia 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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