Cameroon — Displacement Dashboard 19 (12—25 August 2019)

This dashboard presents information on the displacement situation in the Far North Region of Cameroon. Data was collected between 12-25 August 2019. The displaced population is estimated at 428,289 individuals (270,870 IDPs, 46,845 out of camp refugees and 110,574 returnees). 863 villages were evaluated, including 10 new villages. 50.2% of the displaced population were male and 49.8% were female. 62% were under 18 years old. 49% of IDPs lived with host families, 27% lived in spontaneous sites, 15% lived in rental homes, 7% lived in new homes and 2 per cent live in collective centers. The priority needs of those displaced were drinking water, food and health care.