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Global Internal Displacement Reached Record Levels in 2024, Driven by Disasters and Conflict

A new report reveals 66 million people were forced to flee within their countries last year, with the United States and India experiencing unprecedented disaster-driven relocations.

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Overview

  • In 2024, 66 million people were internally displaced worldwide, with 46 million due to natural disasters and 20 million due to conflict or violence.
  • The United States recorded 11 million disaster-related displacements, the highest of any country and a new national record.
  • India experienced 5.4 million disaster-related displacements, its highest in 12 years, with floods accounting for two-thirds of the movements.
  • Cyclones were the leading cause of disaster-related displacements globally, responsible for more than half of the 46 million movements.
  • The report highlights the compounding impact of climate change, inadequate infrastructure, and urban expansion in hazard-prone areas as key drivers of rising displacement rates.