New internal displacements in Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions)
Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions): New internal displacements was 17.29 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions) recorded 17.29 million for new internal displacements in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.7% on the previous year and up 416.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions) peaked at 19.53 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 746,573, in 2008.
Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions) ranks 21st 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.
New internal displacements in Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 746,573 | — |
| 2009 | 3.28 million | +339.8% |
| 2010 | 2.92 million | -11.1% |
| 2011 | 2.52 million | -13.5% |
| 2012 | 8.35 million | +231.1% |
| 2013 | 5.33 million | -36.2% |
| 2014 | 5.18 million | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 3.35 million | -35.4% |
| 2016 | 3.74 million | +11.8% |
| 2017 | 8.03 million | +114.7% |
| 2018 | 10.06 million | +25.3% |
| 2019 | 7.97 million | -20.7% |
| 2020 | 11.18 million | +40.3% |
| 2021 | 14.10 million | +26.1% |
| 2022 | 16.40 million | +16.3% |
| 2023 | 19.53 million | +19.1% |
| 2024 | 19.36 million | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 17.29 million | -10.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.01 million | 746,573 | 3.28 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.74 million | 2.52 million | 10.06 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.31 million | 11.18 million | 19.53 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions)
More population data for Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions)
- Total population by age 48,042 (2100)
- Total population by age 2,668 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 7 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 7 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 31.63 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 26.30 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions)?
- New internal displacements in Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions) was 17.29 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 19.53 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 746,573 in 2008.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions) rank for new internal displacements?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions) ranks 21st out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 416.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa (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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