Record forced displacement
123.2 million people were forcibly displaced by the end of 2024 — about one in every 70 people on Earth.
How this affects people
People flee war, persecution, violence and disasters. Most stay in their own country or in neighbouring low- and middle-income countries.
Camps like those hosting Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar show how displacement can last for years with limited rights to work or move.
Look at what keeps the problem going
- 01Armed conflict
- 02Persecution
- 03Climate-related disasters
- 04Collapse of state services
What could happen next
The future leaves room for choices. Compare the outlooks, check what supports them and notice where the evidence becomes less certain
Numbers stay near record highs
New and prolonged conflicts keep displacement high.
The future is not a timetable. These summaries reflect published scenarios and trends, with deeper uncertainty at longer horizons. Choices made now matter.
Where could a useful response begin?
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