New internal displacements in Western Africa (UNSDG)
Western Africa (UNSDG): New internal displacements was 1.13 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Western Africa (UNSDG), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Western Africa (UNSDG) is 1.13 million, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 68.8% on the previous year and up 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Western Africa (UNSDG) peaked at 4.80 million in 2012 and was at its lowest, 203,242, in 2008.
Western Africa (UNSDG) ranks 101st 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 | 2.25 million | 1.13 million | 3.64 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa (UNSDG)
More population data for Western Africa (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 15,033 (2100)
- Total population by age 913.53 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 3 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 3 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 6.60 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 8.24 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Western Africa (UNSDG)?
- New internal displacements in Western Africa (UNSDG) was 1.13 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Western Africa (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 4.80 million in 2012.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Western Africa (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 203,242 in 2008.
- How does Western Africa (UNSDG) rank for new internal displacements?
- Western Africa (UNSDG) ranks 101st out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Western Africa (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Africa (UNSDG) 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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