New internal displacements in (SDGRC) West Africa
(SDGRC) West Africa: New internal displacements was 1.12 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in (SDGRC) West Africa, 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, new internal displacements in (SDGRC) West Africa stood at 1.12 million.
That represents a change of down 68.8% on the previous year and up 15.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in (SDGRC) West Africa peaked at 4.80 million in 2012 and was at its lowest, 203,242, in 2008.
That places (SDGRC) West Africa 102nd 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 | 435,651 | 203,242 | 668,060 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.50 million | 869,016 | 4.80 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.24 million | 1.12 million | 3.61 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near (SDGRC) West Africa
More population data for (SDGRC) West Africa
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 14.64 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 26.75 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 2.03 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 24.72 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 7.27 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 85.39 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 5.73 (2024)
- Proportion of population using at least basic sanitation services 41.39 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved 36 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in (SDGRC) West Africa?
- New internal displacements in (SDGRC) West Africa was 1.12 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in (SDGRC) West Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4.80 million in 2012.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in (SDGRC) West Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 203,242 in 2008.
- How does (SDGRC) West Africa rank for new internal displacements?
- (SDGRC) West Africa ranks 102nd out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in (SDGRC) West Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this (SDGRC) West 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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