Internally displaced persons, total displaced by conflict and violence (number of people)

This indicator tracks the number of individuals compelled to leave their homes due to armed conflict, widespread violence, violations of rights, or disasters, yet who remain within their country’s borders. Defined by the 1998 Guiding Principles, those displaced are not only counted at the end of each year but also take into account dynamics such as new displacements, births among displaced populations, and movement patterns including returnees and settlers. This measure highlights the ongoing humanitarian crises, drawing attention to the need for targeted interventions and support for affected individuals, emphasizing the complexities of displacement situations where barriers to safe return or reintegration persist, impacting both individual lives and community stability. Source: