New internal displacements in North America (World Bank regions)
North America (World Bank regions): New internal displacements was 804,745 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in North America (World Bank regions), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, new internal displacements in North America (World Bank regions) stood at 804,745.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 92.7% on the previous year and up 950.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in North America (World Bank regions) peaked at 11.05 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,326, in 2009.
North America (World Bank regions) ranks 105th 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 North America (World Bank regions), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2.02 million | — |
| 2009 | 1,326 | -99.9% |
| 2011 | 52,225 | +3838.5% |
| 2012 | 900,932 | +1625.1% |
| 2013 | 308,105 | -65.8% |
| 2014 | 40,121 | -87.0% |
| 2015 | 76,637 | +91.0% |
| 2016 | 1.22 million | +1491.5% |
| 2017 | 1.67 million | +36.6% |
| 2018 | 1.27 million | -24.0% |
| 2019 | 962,087 | -24.0% |
| 2020 | 1.74 million | +81.0% |
| 2021 | 649,067 | -62.7% |
| 2022 | 693,098 | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 408,561 | -41.1% |
| 2024 | 11.05 million | +2604.2% |
| 2025 | 804,745 | -92.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where New internal displacements in North America (World Bank regions) changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +3838.5% | 1,326 | 52,225 |
| 2024 | +2604.2% | 408,561 | 11.05 million |
| 2012 | +1625.1% | 52,225 | 900,932 |
| 2016 | +1491.5% | 76,637 | 1.22 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.01 million | 1,326 | 2.02 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 721,347 | 40,121 | 1.67 million | 9 |
| 2020s | 2.56 million | 408,561 | 11.05 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near North America (World Bank regions)
More population data for North America (World Bank regions)
- Total population by age 5,559 (2100)
- Total population by age 3,842 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 2 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 2 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 44,441 (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 61.20 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in North America (World Bank regions)?
- New internal displacements in North America (World Bank regions) was 804,745 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in North America (World Bank regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 11.05 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in North America (World Bank regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,326 in 2009.
- How does North America (World Bank regions) rank for new internal displacements?
- North America (World Bank regions) ranks 105th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in North America (World Bank regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 950.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North America (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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