New internal displacements in Southern Africa (African Union)
Southern Africa (African Union): New internal displacements was 1.16 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Southern Africa (African Union), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, new internal displacements in Southern Africa (African Union) stood at 1.16 million.
That represents a change of down 10.9% on the previous year and up 181.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Southern Africa (African Union) peaked at 1.47 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 25,223, in 2012.
Southern Africa (African Union) ranks 100th 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 | 205,344 | 152,296 | 258,391 | 2 |
| 2010s | 255,441 | 25,223 | 695,766 | 10 |
| 2020s | 944,119 | 268,481 | 1.47 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Southern Africa (African Union)
More population data for Southern Africa (African Union)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 321,973 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.02 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2.02 % change on previous year (2030)
- Total population by age 7,181 (2100)
- Total population by age 533.28 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.7286 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 5.5 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 43.47 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 16.56 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 26.18 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Southern Africa (African Union)?
- New internal displacements in Southern Africa (African Union) was 1.16 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Southern Africa (African Union)?
- The highest recorded value was 1.47 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Southern Africa (African Union)?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,223 in 2012.
- How does Southern Africa (African Union) rank for new internal displacements?
- Southern Africa (African Union) ranks 100th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Southern Africa (African Union)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 181.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern Africa (African Union) 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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