New internal displacements in Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG)
Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG): New internal displacements was 5.64 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) is 5.64 million, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 41.6% on the previous year and up 13.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) peaked at 15.77 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 119,400, in 2008.
Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) ranks 57th 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 Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 119,400 | — |
| 2009 | 892,700 | +647.7% |
| 2010 | 734,965 | -17.7% |
| 2011 | 1.23 million | +68.0% |
| 2012 | 3.17 million | +156.4% |
| 2013 | 4.33 million | +36.6% |
| 2014 | 4.99 million | +15.3% |
| 2015 | 4.99 million | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.99 million | -20.0% |
| 2017 | 4.57 million | +14.4% |
| 2018 | 2.43 million | -46.7% |
| 2019 | 3.03 million | +24.5% |
| 2020 | 3.02 million | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 1.84 million | -39.3% |
| 2022 | 1.17 million | -36.2% |
| 2023 | 15.77 million | +1245.1% |
| 2024 | 9.66 million | -38.8% |
| 2025 | 5.64 million | -41.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 506,050 | 119,400 | 892,700 | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.35 million | 734,965 | 4.99 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.19 million | 1.17 million | 15.77 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG)
More population data for Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 12,937 (2100)
- Total population by age 2,205 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 2.39 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 30.25 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 60.72 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 48.72 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 9.61 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 5.47 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 97.63 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 64.65 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG)?
- New internal displacements in Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) was 5.64 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 15.77 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 119,400 in 2008.
- How does Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) rank for new internal displacements?
- Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) ranks 57th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) 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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