New internal displacements in South America (UNSDG)
South America (UNSDG): New internal displacements was 2.76 million in 2025. β Volatile
New internal displacements in South America (UNSDG), 2008β2025
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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)
More population data for South America (UNSDG)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 14 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 14 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 7.64 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 12.58 million (2024)
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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