New internal displacements in Western Pacific (WHO regions)
Western Pacific (WHO regions): New internal displacements was 17.77 million in 2025. βΌ Falling
New internal displacements in Western Pacific (WHO regions), 2008β2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, new internal displacements in Western Pacific (WHO regions) stood at 17.77 million.
That represents a change of up 23.5% on the previous year and up 155.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Western Pacific (WHO regions) peaked at 21.82 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 6.94 million, in 2015.
Western Pacific (WHO regions) ranks 15th of 153 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.76 million | 7.69 million | 21.82 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 11.52 million | 6.94 million | 18.09 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.73 million | 8.18 million | 17.77 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Western Pacific (WHO regions)
More population data for Western Pacific (WHO regions)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 96.55 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 1.2 (2024)
- Internally displaced persons 1.67 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 24.31 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
- New internal displacements in Western Pacific (WHO regions) was 17.77 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 21.82 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.94 million in 2015.
- How does Western Pacific (WHO regions) rank for new internal displacements?
- Western Pacific (WHO regions) ranks 15th out of 153 groups with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 155.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Western Pacific (WHO 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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