New internal displacements in Western Asia (UNSDG)
Western Asia (UNSDG): New internal displacements was 3.87 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Western Asia (UNSDG), 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Western Asia (UNSDG) is 3.87 million, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 31.5% on the previous year and down 17.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Western Asia (UNSDG) peaked at 9.10 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 22,900, in 2008.
That places Western Asia (UNSDG) 71st out of 153 groups with data for 2025, putting it 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 Western Asia (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 22,900 | — |
| 2009 | 280,200 | +1123.6% |
| 2010 | 209,965 | -25.1% |
| 2011 | 602,784 | +187.1% |
| 2012 | 2.58 million | +328.2% |
| 2013 | 3.57 million | +38.3% |
| 2014 | 3.89 million | +9.1% |
| 2015 | 4.71 million | +21.0% |
| 2016 | 3.61 million | -23.4% |
| 2017 | 4.46 million | +23.6% |
| 2018 | 2.18 million | -51.1% |
| 2019 | 2.45 million | +12.2% |
| 2020 | 2.42 million | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 1.29 million | -46.9% |
| 2022 | 740,357 | -42.4% |
| 2023 | 9.10 million | +1128.8% |
| 2024 | 5.66 million | -37.8% |
| 2025 | 3.87 million | -31.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where New internal displacements in Western Asia (UNSDG) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +1128.8% | 740,357 | 9.10 million |
| 2009 | +1123.6% | 22,900 | 280,200 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 151,550 | 22,900 | 280,200 | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.83 million | 209,965 | 4.71 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.85 million | 740,357 | 9.10 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Western Asia (UNSDG)
More population data for Western Asia (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 7,333 (2100)
- Total population by age 1,187 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 13 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 13 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 15.98 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 49.21 million (2024)
- Refugees under UNRWA mandate, by host country 5.47 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Western Asia (UNSDG)?
- New internal displacements in Western Asia (UNSDG) was 3.87 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Western Asia (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 9.10 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Western Asia (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 22,900 in 2008.
- How does Western Asia (UNSDG) rank for new internal displacements?
- Western Asia (UNSDG) ranks 71st out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Western Asia (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Asia (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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