New internal displacements in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: New internal displacements was 2,191 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2,191
Change on year
down 97.6%
World rank
93rd
of 170 countries
All-time high
92,430
in 2024
All-time low
280
in 2012
Years of data
15
2009–2025
New internal displacements in Zimbabwe, 2009–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Zimbabwe is 2,191, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 97.6% on the previous year and up 173.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Zimbabwe peaked at 92,430 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 280, in 2012.
Zimbabwe ranks 93rd of 170 countries 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 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 1 |
| 2010s | 16,685 | 280 | 52,305 | 8 |
| 2020s | 17,146 | 694 | 92,430 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More population data for Zimbabwe
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 26,439 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.94 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5219 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.188 (2100)
- Population density 96.07 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.49 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.188 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.94 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -1.34 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 9,240 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Zimbabwe?
- New internal displacements in Zimbabwe was 2,191 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 92,430 in 2024.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 280 in 2012.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for new internal displacements?
- Zimbabwe ranks 93rd out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 173.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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