New internal displacements in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa
(SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa: New internal displacements was 17.29 million in 2025. β Volatile
New internal displacements in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa, 2008β2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa is 17.29 million, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 10.6% on the previous year and up 416.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 19.53 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 746,573, in 2008.
That places (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa 23rd out of 153 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 2.01 million | 746,573 | 3.28 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.74 million | 2.52 million | 10.07 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.30 million | 11.18 million | 19.53 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa
More population data for (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 7 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 7 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 31.63 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 26.23 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa?
- New internal displacements in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa was 17.29 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 19.53 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 746,573 in 2008.
- How does (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa rank for new internal displacements?
- (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 23rd out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 416.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa 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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