New internal displacements in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)

Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG): New internal displacements was 15.55 million in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
15.55 million
Change on year
up 0.2%
Rank
30th
of 153 groups
All-time high
15.98 million
in 2022
All-time low
700,073
in 2008
Years of data
18
2008–2025

New internal displacements in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG), 2008–2025

05.0M10.0M15.0M2008201620252008: 700.1k2009: 2.7M2010: 2.4M2011: 2.4M2012: 7.8M2013: 4.6M2014: 4.4M2015: 3.2M2016: 3.5M2017: 8.0M2018: 9.9M2019: 7.6M2020: 10.6M2021: 13.6M2022: 16.0M2023: 13.4M2024: 15.5M2025: 15.6M

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2025, new internal displacements in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) stood at 15.55 million.

The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 386.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) peaked at 15.98 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 700,073, in 2008.

Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 30th of 153 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.69 million 700,073 2.67 million 2
2010s 5.38 million 2.39 million 9.90 million 10
2020s 14.12 million 10.65 million 15.98 million 6

Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)

  1. 27 Brazil 398,810 compare
  2. 28 Yemen 320,789 compare
  3. 29 Burkina Faso 315,949 compare
  4. 30 Jamaica 279,000 compare
  5. 31 Peru 178,664 compare
  6. 32 Madagascar 176,640 compare
  7. 33 Niger 168,022 compare

See the full ranking of 323 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is new internal displacements in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
New internal displacements in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) was 15.55 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
The highest recorded value was 15.98 million in 2022.
What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
The lowest recorded value was 700,073 in 2008.
How does Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank for new internal displacements?
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 30th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
Over the last ten years it is up 386.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa (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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