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Global Internal Displacement Hits Record 83.4 Million in 2024

A joint IDMC and NRC report reveals conflict and climate-driven crises as key drivers of unprecedented displacement levels worldwide.

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Flüchtende rasten in der Nähe von Tawila in der Region Darfur
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Overview

  • The number of internally displaced persons worldwide reached 83.4 million by the end of 2024, marking the highest figure ever recorded.
  • A record 65.8 million new displacements were documented in 2024, with nearly two-thirds caused by natural disasters, including hurricanes and floods.
  • Sudan accounted for 11.6 million internally displaced persons, the largest concentration in any single country, driven by ongoing conflict.
  • The United States saw 11 million displacements in 2024, primarily due to hurricanes Helene and Milton, setting a record for disaster-related evacuations in a single year.
  • Humanitarian leaders emphasize the interconnected crises of conflict, climate change, and poverty, urging global solidarity and policy action to address rising displacement trends.