New internal displacements in South America (UNSDG)

South America (UNSDG): New internal displacements was 2.76 million in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
2.76 million
Change on year
up 48.8%
Rank
86th
of 153 groups
All-time high
5.72 million
in 2010
All-time low
330,499
in 2013
Years of data
18
2008–2025

New internal displacements in South America (UNSDG), 2008–2025

02.0M4.0M6.0M2008201620252008: 479.8k2009: 865.7k2010: 5.7M2011: 439.2k2012: 544.2k2013: 330.5k2014: 1.6M2015: 1.6M2016: 589.6k2017: 586.0k2018: 394.8k2019: 659.6k2020: 560.4k2021: 688.6k2022: 1.4M2023: 1.7M2024: 1.9M2025: 2.8M

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for new internal displacements in South America (UNSDG) is 2.76 million, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 48.8% on the previous year and up 68.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, new internal displacements in South America (UNSDG) peaked at 5.72 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 330,499, in 2013.

South America (UNSDG) ranks 86th 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 672,765 479,796 865,734 2
2010s 1.25 million 330,499 5.72 million 10
2020s 1.50 million 560,374 2.76 million 6

Countries ranked near South America (UNSDG)

  1. 83 Lao People's Democratic Republic 3,429 compare
  2. 84 Rwanda 3,424 compare
  3. 85 Macau (China) 3,388 compare
  4. 86 Namibia 3,172 compare
  5. 87 Vanuatu 3,088 compare
  6. 88 Algeria 3,083 compare
  7. 89 Zambia 3,047 compare

See the full ranking of 323 places β†’

More population data for South America (UNSDG)

All data for South America (UNSDG) β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is new internal displacements in South America (UNSDG)?
New internal displacements in South America (UNSDG) was 2.76 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in South America (UNSDG)?
The highest recorded value was 5.72 million in 2010.
What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in South America (UNSDG)?
The lowest recorded value was 330,499 in 2013.
How does South America (UNSDG) rank for new internal displacements?
South America (UNSDG) ranks 86th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
Is new internal displacements rising or falling in South America (UNSDG)?
Over the last ten years it is up 68.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South America (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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