New internal displacements in Northern Africa (UNSDG)
Northern Africa (UNSDG): New internal displacements was 1.77 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Northern Africa (UNSDG), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Northern Africa (UNSDG) is 1.77 million, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 55.9% on the previous year and up 530.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Northern Africa (UNSDG) peaked at 6.68 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 96,500, in 2008.
That places Northern Africa (UNSDG) 94th out of 153 groups with data for 2025, putting it 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 | 354,500 | 96,500 | 612,500 | 2 |
| 2010s | 518,950 | 103,477 | 1.10 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.34 million | 432,382 | 6.68 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa (UNSDG)
More population data for Northern Africa (UNSDG)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 6 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 6 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 9.22 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 4.87 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Northern Africa (UNSDG)?
- New internal displacements in Northern Africa (UNSDG) was 1.77 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Northern Africa (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 6.68 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Northern Africa (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 96,500 in 2008.
- How does Northern Africa (UNSDG) rank for new internal displacements?
- Northern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 94th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Northern Africa (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 530.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern Africa (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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