In 2023, more than nine million people in Syria were internally displaced due to conflict and violence - the most out of any country. The East African country has been ridden by civil war since April 2023, causing a catastrophic humanitarian situation. Syria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo followed behind.
Total number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to conflict worldwide in 2023, by country
(in 1,000s)
Characteristic
Total number of IDPs in thousands
Sudan
9,053
Syria
7,248
Democratic Republic of the Congo
6,734
Colombia
5,077
Yemen
4,516
Afghanistan
4,187
Somalia
3,862
Ukraine
3,689
Nigeria
3,340
Ethiopia
2,852
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Total number of IDPs in thousands9,0539,0537,2487,2486,7346,7345,0775,0774,5164,5164,1874,1873,8623,8623,6893,6893,3403,3402,8522,852SudanSyriaDemocratic Republic of the CongoColombiaYemenAfghanistanSomaliaUkraineNigeriaEthiopia
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