New internal displacements in Northern Africa (African Union)

Northern Africa (African Union): New internal displacements was 9,944 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
9,944
Change on year
down 75.6%
Rank
136th
of 153 groups
All-time high
581,124
in 2023
All-time low
581
in 2012
Years of data
18
2008–2025

New internal displacements in Northern Africa (African Union), 2008–2025

0200.0k400.0k600.0k2008201620252008: 50.0k2009: 2.5k2010: 20.0k2011: 498.0k2012: 5812013: 7.9k2014: 351.7k2015: 128.0k2016: 161.1k2017: 35.1k2018: 89.3k2019: 229.9k2020: 70.1k2021: 10.2k2022: 37.2k2023: 581.1k2024: 40.7k2025: 9.9k

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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)

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  4. 136 Gambia 251 compare
  5. 137 Bosnia and Herzegovina 166 compare
  6. 138 Belize 162 compare
  7. 139 Azerbaijan 157 compare

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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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Indicator
New internal displacements
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
323 places, 4,954 data points, 2008–2025
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