New internal displacements in Tanzania
Tanzania: New internal displacements was 10,945 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Tanzania, 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Tanzania is 10,945, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 88.0% on the previous year and up 212.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Tanzania peaked at 91,185 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,918, in 2017.
Tanzania ranks 72nd of 170 countries 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.
New internal displacements in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,442 | — |
| 2009 | 10,599 | +334.0% |
| 2011 | 22,000 | +107.6% |
| 2012 | 10,000 | -54.5% |
| 2014 | 13,650 | +36.5% |
| 2015 | 3,500 | -74.4% |
| 2016 | 36,234 | +935.3% |
| 2017 | 1,918 | -94.7% |
| 2018 | 26,525 | +1283.0% |
| 2019 | 10,759 | -59.4% |
| 2020 | 56,248 | +422.8% |
| 2021 | 46,707 | -17.0% |
| 2022 | 4,241 | -90.9% |
| 2023 | 45,821 | +980.4% |
| 2024 | 91,185 | +99.0% |
| 2025 | 10,945 | -88.0% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 10,945 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3,172, 3.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 10,945 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13,949, 78% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where New internal displacements in Tanzania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +1283.0% | 1,918 | 26,525 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6,520 | 2,442 | 10,599 | 2 |
| 2010s | 15,573 | 1,918 | 36,234 | 8 |
| 2020s | 42,524 | 4,241 | 91,185 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More population data for Tanzania
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 129,932 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.6843 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.8793 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.36 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.8793 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.9% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 20.58 million people (2100)
- Population density 296.72 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.9% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.089 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Tanzania?
- New internal displacements in Tanzania was 10,945 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 91,185 in 2024.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,918 in 2017.
- How does Tanzania rank for new internal displacements?
- Tanzania ranks 72nd out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 212.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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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