New internal displacements in Nepal
Nepal: New internal displacements was 2,105 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2,105
Change on year
down 96.2%
World rank
94th
of 170 countries
All-time high
2.62 million
in 2015
All-time low
0
in 2010
Years of data
18
2008–2025
New internal displacements in Nepal, 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Nepal recorded 2,105 for new internal displacements in 2025.
The figure is down 96.2% on the previous year and down 99.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Nepal peaked at 2.62 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2010.
Nepal ranks 94th of 170 countries 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 136,650 | 23,300 | 250,000 | 2 |
| 2010s | 330,511 | 0 | 2.62 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 57,018 | 2,105 | 110,349 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More population data for Nepal
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 37,401 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8872 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8575 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.601 (2100)
- Population density 222.05 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.41 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.601 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.8873 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 19,598 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Nepal?
- New internal displacements in Nepal was 2,105 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 2.62 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2010.
- How does Nepal rank for new internal displacements?
- Nepal ranks 94th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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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