New internal displacements in South Asia (World Bank regions)
South Asia (World Bank regions): New internal displacements was 1.47 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in South Asia (World Bank regions), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
South Asia (World Bank regions) recorded 1.47 million for new internal displacements in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 18 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 81.5% on the previous year and down 78.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in South Asia (World Bank regions) peaked at 10.40 million in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.47 million, in 2025.
That places South Asia (World Bank regions) 96th out of 153 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New internal displacements in South Asia (World Bank regions), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7.50 million | — |
| 2009 | 7.35 million | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 2.23 million | -69.6% |
| 2011 | 2.71 million | +21.4% |
| 2012 | 10.40 million | +283.8% |
| 2013 | 3.71 million | -64.4% |
| 2014 | 4.54 million | +22.6% |
| 2015 | 6.88 million | +51.4% |
| 2016 | 3.99 million | -41.9% |
| 2017 | 2.90 million | -27.5% |
| 2018 | 3.05 million | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 9.32 million | +205.8% |
| 2020 | 8.37 million | -10.2% |
| 2021 | 5.17 million | -38.3% |
| 2022 | 4.14 million | -20.0% |
| 2023 | 2.54 million | -38.6% |
| 2024 | 7.98 million | +214.0% |
| 2025 | 1.47 million | -81.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.42 million | 7.35 million | 7.50 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.97 million | 2.23 million | 10.40 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.94 million | 1.47 million | 8.37 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Asia (World Bank regions)
More population data for South Asia (World Bank regions)
- Total population by age 19,395 (2100)
- Total population by age 7,661 (2023)
- Internally displaced persons 6.38 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 8.34 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in South Asia (World Bank regions)?
- New internal displacements in South Asia (World Bank regions) was 1.47 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in South Asia (World Bank regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 10.40 million in 2012.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in South Asia (World Bank regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.47 million in 2025.
- How does South Asia (World Bank regions) rank for new internal displacements?
- South Asia (World Bank regions) ranks 96th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in South Asia (World Bank regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia (World Bank 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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