83 Million People Worldwide Displaced: Another Record High
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World
May 13, 2025 08:06
geneva - Conflicts and natural disasters in 2024 have led to a record number of displaced individuals globally, with Sudan having the highest number of 11.6 million displaced people.
83 Million People Worldwide Displaced: Another Record High
Recent conflicts and violence in countries like Haiti, Lebanon, Myanmar, and Ukraine have further increased the number of displaced individuals in 2024, following a record high in 2023. Sudan leads with 11.6 million displaced people, the highest ever recorded in a single country.
According to IDMC director Alexandra Bilak, these latest figures highlight that internal displacement is not just a humanitarian crisis but a significant developmental and political challenge that requires more attention than it currently receives.