New internal displacements in Small island developing States (SIDS) (UNSDG)
Small island developing States (SIDS) (UNSDG): New internal displacements was 2.08 million in 2025. β Volatile
New internal displacements in Small island developing States (SIDS) (UNSDG), 2008β2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Small island developing States (SIDS) (UNSDG) is 2.08 million, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 44.1% on the previous year and up 1,650.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Small island developing States (SIDS) (UNSDG) peaked at 2.96 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 18,896, in 2011.
Small island developing States (SIDS) (UNSDG) ranks 91st of 153 groups on this measure, 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 | 1.49 million | 29,529 | 2.96 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 614,831 | 18,896 | 1.98 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 950,762 | 399,015 | 2.08 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Small island developing States (SIDS) (UNSDG)
More population data for Small island developing States (SIDS) (UNSDG)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 89.53 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 4.74 (2024)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 4 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 4 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 1.80 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 5.22 million (2024)
All data for Small island developing States (SIDS) (UNSDG) β
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Small island developing States (SIDS) (UNSDG)?
- New internal displacements in Small island developing States (SIDS) (UNSDG) was 2.08 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Small island developing States (SIDS) (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 2.96 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Small island developing States (SIDS) (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,896 in 2011.
- How does Small island developing States (SIDS) (UNSDG) rank for new internal displacements?
- Small island developing States (SIDS) (UNSDG) ranks 91st out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Small island developing States (SIDS) (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,650.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Small island developing States (SIDS) (UNSDG) 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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