New internal displacements in Western Africa (African Union)
Western Africa (African Union): New internal displacements was 1.12 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Western Africa (African Union), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Western Africa (African Union) recorded 1.12 million for new internal displacements in 2025.
The figure is down 68.8% on the previous year and up 15.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Western Africa (African Union) peaked at 4.80 million in 2012 and was at its lowest, 203,242, in 2008.
Western Africa (African Union) ranks 102nd 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 | 435,651 | 203,242 | 668,060 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.50 million | 869,016 | 4.80 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.24 million | 1.12 million | 3.61 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa (African Union)
More population data for Western Africa (African Union)
- Total population by age 14,806 (2100)
- Total population by age 902.86 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 14.64 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 26.75 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 2.03 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 24.72 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 7.27 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 85.39 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 5.73 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Western Africa (African Union)?
- New internal displacements in Western Africa (African Union) was 1.12 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Western Africa (African Union)?
- The highest recorded value was 4.80 million in 2012.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Western Africa (African Union)?
- The lowest recorded value was 203,242 in 2008.
- How does Western Africa (African Union) rank for new internal displacements?
- Western Africa (African Union) ranks 102nd out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Western Africa (African Union)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Africa (African Union) 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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