The year 2024 marked a grim milestone in global displacement, with 83.4 million individuals internally displaced, according to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC). This unprecedented figure reflects the impact of both natural disasters and ongoing conflicts.
The United States emerged as the country with the highest displacements, totaling 11 million, primarily due to devastating hurricanes. Notably, natural events accounted for two-thirds of the 65.8 million new displacements recorded.
Other significant areas experiencing high levels of displacement include the Democratic Republic of Congo, the occupied Palestinian territories, and Sudan. The situation is further compounded by the fact that, when considering those who have fled to other nations, the total number of displaced persons rises to 122.6 million, as reported by UNHCR.
The alarming rise in displacement is a call to action, urging global solidarity and support for affected populations. The data highlights a troubling intersection of conflict, climate change, and humanitarian crises, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to address the root causes of such displacements.
