New internal displacements in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions): New internal displacements was 11.58 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, new internal displacements in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) stood at 11.58 million. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
The figure is up 469.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) peaked at 11.58 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 233,317, in 2008.
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 43rd 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.
New internal displacements in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 233,317 | — |
| 2009 | 1.70 million | +630.6% |
| 2010 | 1.76 million | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 1.37 million | -22.0% |
| 2012 | 6.47 million | +370.9% |
| 2013 | 3.10 million | -52.1% |
| 2014 | 2.31 million | -25.5% |
| 2015 | 2.03 million | -12.0% |
| 2016 | 2.12 million | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 3.85 million | +81.3% |
| 2018 | 4.46 million | +16.0% |
| 2019 | 3.88 million | -12.9% |
| 2020 | 4.94 million | +27.2% |
| 2021 | 5.92 million | +19.7% |
| 2022 | 8.92 million | +50.7% |
| 2023 | 6.43 million | -27.9% |
| 2024 | 11.58 million | +80.1% |
| 2025 | 11.58 million | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 968,968 | 233,317 | 1.70 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.14 million | 1.37 million | 6.47 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.23 million | 4.94 million | 11.58 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
More population data for West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
- Total population by age 24,076 (2100)
- Total population by age 1,242 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 12.55 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 23.57 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 1.52 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 22.05 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 11.07 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 80 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 4.34 (2024)
All data for West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- New internal displacements in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) was 11.58 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 11.58 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 233,317 in 2008.
- How does West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank for new internal displacements?
- West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 43rd out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 469.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.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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