New internal displacements in South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)
South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions): New internal displacements was 5.19 million in 2025. ▼ Falling
New internal displacements in South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) is 5.19 million, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 43.4% on the previous year and down 37.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) peaked at 13.86 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 3.39 million, in 2011.
That places South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) 58th out of 153 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.03 million | 7.59 million | 10.46 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 7.11 million | 3.39 million | 13.86 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.71 million | 3.69 million | 12.56 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)
More population data for South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)
- Total population by age 27,961 (2100)
- Total population by age 8,409 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.054 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 23.28 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 56.81 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 5.87 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 50.89 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 2.51 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 97.45 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 15.75 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- New internal displacements in South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) was 5.19 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 13.86 million in 2010.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.39 million in 2011.
- How does South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank for new internal displacements?
- South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 58th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) 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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