New internal displacements in (SDGRC) United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
(SDGRC) United Nations Economic Commission for Africa: New internal displacements was 17.30 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in (SDGRC) United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, new internal displacements in (SDGRC) United Nations Economic Commission for Africa stood at 17.30 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.8% on the previous year and up 397.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in (SDGRC) United Nations Economic Commission for Africa peaked at 20.11 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 796,573, in 2008.
(SDGRC) United Nations Economic Commission for Africa ranks 18th of 153 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New internal displacements in (SDGRC) United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 796,573 | — |
| 2009 | 3.29 million | +312.5% |
| 2010 | 2.93 million | -10.7% |
| 2011 | 3.02 million | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 8.35 million | +176.5% |
| 2013 | 5.33 million | -36.2% |
| 2014 | 5.53 million | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 3.47 million | -37.2% |
| 2016 | 3.90 million | +12.3% |
| 2017 | 8.06 million | +106.7% |
| 2018 | 10.16 million | +26.0% |
| 2019 | 8.20 million | -19.2% |
| 2020 | 11.25 million | +37.1% |
| 2021 | 14.11 million | +25.5% |
| 2022 | 16.42 million | +16.3% |
| 2023 | 20.11 million | +22.5% |
| 2024 | 19.39 million | -3.6% |
| 2025 | 17.30 million | -10.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.04 million | 796,573 | 3.29 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.90 million | 2.93 million | 10.16 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.43 million | 11.25 million | 20.11 million | 6 |
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More population data for (SDGRC) United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
- Total population by age 51,856 (2100)
- Total population by age 3,574 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.4397 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 14.57 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 30.2 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 10.42 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 19.34 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 12.35 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 83.85 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 16.79 (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in (SDGRC) United Nations Economic Commission for Africa?
- New internal displacements in (SDGRC) United Nations Economic Commission for Africa was 17.30 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in (SDGRC) United Nations Economic Commission for Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 20.11 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in (SDGRC) United Nations Economic Commission for Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 796,573 in 2008.
- How does (SDGRC) United Nations Economic Commission for Africa rank for new internal displacements?
- (SDGRC) United Nations Economic Commission for Africa ranks 18th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in (SDGRC) United Nations Economic Commission for Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 397.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this (SDGRC) United Nations Economic Commission for 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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