New internal displacements in Syria
Syria: New internal displacements was 531,246 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Syria, 2009–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Syria is 531,246, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 30.8% on the previous year and down 59.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Syria peaked at 3.50 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2009.
Syria ranks 23rd of 170 countries 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 Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 156,000 | — |
| 2012 | 2.40 million | +1438.5% |
| 2013 | 3.50 million | +45.8% |
| 2014 | 1.10 million | -68.5% |
| 2015 | 1.30 million | +17.9% |
| 2016 | 2.15 million | +65.3% |
| 2017 | 2.91 million | +35.6% |
| 2018 | 1.68 million | -42.5% |
| 2019 | 1.86 million | +11.2% |
| 2020 | 1.85 million | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 543,127 | -70.6% |
| 2022 | 191,926 | -64.7% |
| 2023 | 876,625 | +356.8% |
| 2024 | 768,126 | -12.4% |
| 2025 | 531,246 | -30.8% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 531,246 is above the median for low income countries, which is 165,753, 3.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 531,246 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3,083, 172.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where New internal displacements in Syria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +1438.5% | 156,000 | 2.40 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.71 million | 0 | 3.50 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 793,003 | 191,926 | 1.85 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More population data for Syria
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1293 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1531 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.59 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1531 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.1% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2.22 million people (2100)
- Population density 237.91 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.1 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0.2792 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Syria?
- New internal displacements in Syria was 531,246 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 3.50 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2009.
- How does Syria rank for new internal displacements?
- Syria ranks 23rd out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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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