New internal displacements in Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions)
Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions): New internal displacements was 17.44 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, new internal displacements in Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions) stood at 17.44 million. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
The figure is up 153.0% on the previous year and up 179.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions) peaked at 17.44 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 165,230, in 2008.
That places Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions) 16th out of 153 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New internal displacements in Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 165,230 | — |
| 2009 | 3.38 million | +1942.7% |
| 2010 | 11.83 million | +250.5% |
| 2011 | 1.53 million | -87.1% |
| 2012 | 4.99 million | +226.9% |
| 2013 | 4.26 million | -14.7% |
| 2014 | 6.10 million | +43.2% |
| 2015 | 6.25 million | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 4.24 million | -32.1% |
| 2017 | 5.30 million | +24.9% |
| 2018 | 3.16 million | -40.3% |
| 2019 | 3.89 million | +23.0% |
| 2020 | 3.70 million | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 2.07 million | -44.0% |
| 2022 | 9.21 million | +344.5% |
| 2023 | 6.89 million | -25.1% |
| 2024 | 6.89 million | -0.0% |
| 2025 | 17.44 million | +153.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.77 million | 165,230 | 3.38 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.16 million | 1.53 million | 11.83 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.70 million | 2.07 million | 17.44 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions)
More population data for Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions)
- Total population by age 19,712 (2100)
- Total population by age 2,632 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 6 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 6 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 21.80 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 52.26 million (2024)
- Refugees under UNRWA mandate, by host country 5.47 million (2025)
All data for Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions)?
- New internal displacements in Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions) was 17.44 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 17.44 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 165,230 in 2008.
- How does Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions) rank for new internal displacements?
- Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions) ranks 16th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 179.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle East and North Africa (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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