New internal displacements in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: New internal displacements was 910 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in United Kingdom, 2012–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in United Kingdom is 910, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 38.3% on the previous year and down 85.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in United Kingdom peaked at 20,252 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 163, in 2018.
United Kingdom ranks 110th 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 300 | — |
| 2013 | 20,252 | +6650.7% |
| 2014 | 623 | -96.9% |
| 2015 | 6,060 | +872.7% |
| 2016 | 1,167 | -80.7% |
| 2017 | 6,044 | +417.9% |
| 2018 | 163 | -97.3% |
| 2019 | 11,892 | +7195.7% |
| 2020 | 7,932 | -33.3% |
| 2021 | 513 | -93.5% |
| 2022 | 1,868 | +264.1% |
| 2023 | 4,627 | +147.7% |
| 2024 | 1,474 | -68.1% |
| 2025 | 910 | -38.3% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 910 is above the median for high income countries, which is 790, 1.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 910 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 323, 2.8× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where New internal displacements in United Kingdom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7195.7% | 163 | 11,892 |
| 2013 | +6650.7% | 300 | 20,252 |
| 2015 | +872.7% | 623 | 6,060 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,813 | 163 | 20,252 | 8 |
| 2020s | 2,887 | 513 | 7,932 | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More population data for United Kingdom
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 71,685 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0706 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.1389 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.21 million people (2100)
- Population density 307.14 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.169 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in United Kingdom?
- New internal displacements in United Kingdom was 910 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 20,252 in 2013.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 163 in 2018.
- How does United Kingdom rank for new internal displacements?
- United Kingdom ranks 110th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 85.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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