New internal displacements in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: New internal displacements was 2,191 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
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.
New internal displacements in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 15,000 | — |
| 2012 | 280 | -98.1% |
| 2013 | 43,809 | +15546.1% |
| 2014 | 22,510 | -48.6% |
| 2015 | 800 | -96.4% |
| 2016 | 400 | -50.0% |
| 2017 | 12,311 | +2977.8% |
| 2018 | 1,068 | -91.3% |
| 2019 | 52,305 | +4797.5% |
| 2020 | 3,930 | -92.5% |
| 2021 | 2,354 | -40.1% |
| 2022 | 1,277 | -45.8% |
| 2023 | 694 | -45.7% |
| 2024 | 92,430 | +13218.4% |
| 2025 | 2,191 | -97.6% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 2,191 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3,172, 69% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 2,191 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13,949, 16% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where New internal displacements in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +15546.1% | 280 | 43,809 |
| 2024 | +13218.4% | 694 | 92,430 |
| 2019 | +4797.5% | 1,068 | 52,305 |
| 2017 | +2977.8% | 400 | 12,311 |
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)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0944 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1887 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.0209 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1887 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2.49 million people (2100)
- Population density 96.07 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5219 % change on previous year (2100)
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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