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

Latest (2025)
2.08 million
Change on year
up 44.1%
Rank
91st
of 153 groups
All-time high
2.96 million
in 2008
All-time low
18,896
in 2011
Years of data
18
2008–2025

New internal displacements in Small island developing States (SIDS) (UNSDG), 2008–2025

01.0M2.0M3.0M2008201620252008: 3.0M2009: 29.5k2010: 1.6M2011: 18.9k2012: 606.1k2013: 26.8k2014: 76.0k2015: 118.6k2016: 1.4M2017: 2.0M2018: 210.0k2019: 98.2k2020: 835.9k2021: 516.1k2022: 399.0k2023: 435.8k2024: 1.4M2025: 2.1M

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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)

  1. 88 Algeria 3,083 compare
  2. 89 Zambia 3,047 compare
  3. 90 Guinea-Bissau 3,017 compare
  4. 91 Albania 2,895 compare
  5. 92 Tunisia 2,644 compare
  6. 93 Zimbabwe 2,191 compare
  7. 94 Nepal 2,105 compare

See the full ranking of 323 places β†’

More population data for Small island developing States (SIDS) (UNSDG)

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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Indicator
New internal displacements
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
323 places, 4,954 data points, 2008–2025
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