New internal displacements in Northern Africa (African Union)
Northern Africa (African Union): New internal displacements was 9,944 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Northern Africa (African Union), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, new internal displacements in Northern Africa (African Union) stood at 9,944.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 75.6% on the previous year and down 92.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Northern Africa (African Union) peaked at 581,124 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 581, in 2012.
That places Northern Africa (African Union) 136th out of 153 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New internal displacements in Northern Africa (African Union), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 50,000 | — |
| 2009 | 2,500 | -95.0% |
| 2010 | 20,000 | +700.0% |
| 2011 | 498,000 | +2390.0% |
| 2012 | 581 | -99.9% |
| 2013 | 7,927 | +1264.4% |
| 2014 | 351,722 | +4337.0% |
| 2015 | 128,021 | -63.6% |
| 2016 | 161,137 | +25.9% |
| 2017 | 35,100 | -78.2% |
| 2018 | 89,295 | +154.4% |
| 2019 | 229,938 | +157.5% |
| 2020 | 70,149 | -69.5% |
| 2021 | 10,193 | -85.5% |
| 2022 | 37,167 | +264.6% |
| 2023 | 581,124 | +1463.5% |
| 2024 | 40,743 | -93.0% |
| 2025 | 9,944 | -75.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where New internal displacements in Northern Africa (African Union) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +4337.0% | 7,927 | 351,722 |
| 2011 | +2390.0% | 20,000 | 498,000 |
| 2023 | +1463.5% | 37,167 | 581,124 |
| 2013 | +1264.4% | 581 | 7,927 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26,250 | 2,500 | 50,000 | 2 |
| 2010s | 152,172 | 581 | 498,000 | 10 |
| 2020s | 124,887 | 9,944 | 581,124 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa (African Union)
More population data for Northern Africa (African Union)
- Total population by age 4,027 (2100)
- Total population by age 915.95 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.9921 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 37.45 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 54.67 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 49.24 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 4.43 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 2.53 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 97.43 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 74.77 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Northern Africa (African Union)?
- New internal displacements in Northern Africa (African Union) was 9,944 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Northern Africa (African Union)?
- The highest recorded value was 581,124 in 2023.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Northern Africa (African Union)?
- The lowest recorded value was 581 in 2012.
- How does Northern Africa (African Union) rank for new internal displacements?
- Northern Africa (African Union) ranks 136th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Northern Africa (African Union)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern Africa (African Union) 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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