New internal displacements in West and Central Africa (UNFPA)
West and Central Africa (UNFPA): New internal displacements was 1.52 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in West and Central Africa (UNFPA), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in West and Central Africa (UNFPA) is 1.52 million, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 72.3% on the previous year and up 16.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in West and Central Africa (UNFPA) peaked at 5.48 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 228,242, in 2008.
West and Central Africa (UNFPA) ranks 95th of 153 groups 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 466,366 | 228,242 | 704,490 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.98 million | 1.07 million | 5.45 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.13 million | 1.52 million | 5.48 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near West and Central Africa (UNFPA)
More population data for West and Central Africa (UNFPA)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 6 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 6 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 8.67 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 11.33 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in West and Central Africa (UNFPA)?
- New internal displacements in West and Central Africa (UNFPA) was 1.52 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in West and Central Africa (UNFPA)?
- The highest recorded value was 5.48 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in West and Central Africa (UNFPA)?
- The lowest recorded value was 228,242 in 2008.
- How does West and Central Africa (UNFPA) rank for new internal displacements?
- West and Central Africa (UNFPA) ranks 95th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in West and Central Africa (UNFPA)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this West and Central Africa (UNFPA) 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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