Internally displaced people (IDP) by country or territory of asylum / in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Internally displaced people (IDP) by country or territory of asylum / was 8.36 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Internally displaced people (IDP) by country or territory of asylum / in Africa Western and Central, 2009–2025
Source: Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Analysis
Africa Western and Central recorded 8.36 million for internally displaced people (idp) by country or territory of asylum / in 2025.
That represents a change of up 2.2% on the previous year and up 151.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internally displaced people (idp) by country or territory of asylum / in Africa Western and Central peaked at 8.43 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 553,800, in 2011.
That places Africa Western and Central 27th out of 43 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.
Internally displaced people (IDP) by country or territory of asylum / in Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 747,800 | — |
| 2010 | 960,800 | +28.5% |
| 2011 | 553,800 | -42.4% |
| 2012 | 605,800 | +9.4% |
| 2013 | 4.70 million | +675.6% |
| 2014 | 2.06 million | -56.1% |
| 2015 | 3.32 million | +60.9% |
| 2016 | 3.18 million | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 3.41 million | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 4.40 million | +29.3% |
| 2019 | 5.74 million | +30.3% |
| 2020 | 6.87 million | +19.8% |
| 2021 | 7.81 million | +13.6% |
| 2022 | 8.43 million | +8.0% |
| 2023 | 8.15 million | -3.4% |
| 2024 | 8.18 million | +0.4% |
| 2025 | 8.36 million | +2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 747,800 | 747,800 | 747,800 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.89 million | 553,800 | 5.74 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.97 million | 6.87 million | 8.43 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Africa Western and Central
More social development data for Africa Western and Central
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 24.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0063 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 2.47 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0046 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 3.36 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 3.36 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 2.47 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 21.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internally displaced people (idp) by country or territory of asylum / in Africa Western and Central?
- Internally displaced people (idp) by country or territory of asylum / in Africa Western and Central was 8.36 million in 2025, according to Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
- What is the highest internally displaced people (idp) by country or territory of asylum / recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 8.43 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest internally displaced people (idp) by country or territory of asylum / recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was 553,800 in 2011.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for internally displaced people (idp) by country or territory of asylum /?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 27th out of 43 groups with data for 2025.
- Is internally displaced people (idp) by country or territory of asylum / rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 151.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central data come from?
- The figures come from Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), published as part of Internally displaced people (IDP) by country or territory of asylum / origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Internally displaced people (IDPs) are persons or groups of persons who have been forced or obliged to flee or to leave their homes or places of habitual residence, in particular as a result of, or in order to avoid the effects of armed conflict, situations of generalized violence, and violations of human rights, and who have not crossed an internationally recognized State border.