New internal displacements in (SDGRC) ECA_ECOWAS
(SDGRC) ECA_ECOWAS: New internal displacements was 539,623 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in (SDGRC) ECA_ECOWAS, 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in (SDGRC) ECA_ECOWAS is 539,623, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 69.9% on the previous year and down 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in (SDGRC) ECA_ECOWAS peaked at 4.02 million in 2012 and was at its lowest, 168,442, in 2008.
That places (SDGRC) ECA_ECOWAS 108th 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 | 340,471 | 168,442 | 512,500 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.16 million | 445,978 | 4.02 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.08 million | 428,560 | 2.65 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near (SDGRC) ECA_ECOWAS
- 106 Hong Kong (China) 1,403 compare
- 107 Libya 1,120 compare
- 108 Comoros 1,028 compare
- 109 Mongolia 923 compare
- 110 United Kingdom 910 compare
- 111 Kyrgyzstan 791 compare
More population data for (SDGRC) ECA_ECOWAS
- Total population by age 11,732 (2100)
- Total population by age 774.11 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 1 (2005)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 1 (2005)
- Internally displaced persons 3.70 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 6.31 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in (SDGRC) ECA_ECOWAS?
- New internal displacements in (SDGRC) ECA_ECOWAS was 539,623 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in (SDGRC) ECA_ECOWAS?
- The highest recorded value was 4.02 million in 2012.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in (SDGRC) ECA_ECOWAS?
- The lowest recorded value was 168,442 in 2008.
- How does (SDGRC) ECA_ECOWAS rank for new internal displacements?
- (SDGRC) ECA_ECOWAS ranks 108th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in (SDGRC) ECA_ECOWAS?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this (SDGRC) ECA_ECOWAS 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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