New internal displacements in (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel
(SDGRC) ECA_Sahel: New internal displacements was 1.30 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.30 million
Change on year
down 75.6%
Rank
97th
of 153 groups
All-time high
5.34 million
in 2024
All-time low
46,200
in 2008
Years of data
18
2008–2025
New internal displacements in (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel, 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
(SDGRC) ECA_Sahel recorded 1.30 million for new internal displacements in 2025.
The figure is down 75.6% on the previous year and up 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel peaked at 5.34 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 46,200, in 2008.
That places (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel 97th 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 | 308,778 | 46,200 | 571,355 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.50 million | 123,955 | 5.29 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.76 million | 1.30 million | 5.34 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel
More population data for (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel
- Total population by age 13,485 (2100)
- Total population by age 775.21 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 8 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 8 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 8.20 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 5.88 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel?
- New internal displacements in (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel was 1.30 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel?
- The highest recorded value was 5.34 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel?
- The lowest recorded value was 46,200 in 2008.
- How does (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel rank for new internal displacements?
- (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel ranks 97th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel 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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