Ethiopia
Ethiopia
IDPs tracked
Data collection round
Displacement Movements
About Ethiopia
Ethiopia faces one of the most complex human mobility environments in the world, with a range of social, economic, political, and climatic factors driving populations within and outside its borders.
IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a system that monitors human mobility within Ethiopia to provide essential insights into the location, vulnerabilities, demographic breakdown and needs of displaced and mobile populations to provide the Government of Ethiopia, humanitarian and development partners, as well as donors and other relevant stakeholders with a useful evidence base for planning, advocacy, and response.
Since its launch in September 2016 in Ethiopia, the DTM has grown to be a fully integrated component of Ethiopia’s national and sub-national information management architecture, as it is the official source of data on internal displacement in the country.
In Ethiopia, mobility tracking captures internal displacement and return through three annual rounds of Site Assessments (focused on IDPs and the availability of services in their areas of displacement) as well as returning IDPs through the Village Assessment Surveys (focused on host community capacity to absorb returns targeting IDPs, returning IDPs, returned migrants and host community members and their access to services with a focus on livelihoods and reintegration). Mobility tracking data is largely used to inform humanitarian response and development planning and as such is coordinated with both humanitarian and development actors in country as well as with the Ethiopia Disaster Risk Management Commission. Flow Monitoring captures inter-and intra-regional migration flows daily at key identified transit locations. This information is largely used to inform more developmental programming including migrant assistance and protection programming. This data is also shared with humanitarian and development counterparts in the country and is collected in close coordination with the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. Both DTM components intend to provide an evidence-base for programming and policy that is increasingly integrated and area-based. In addition to mobility tracking and flow monitoring, DTM Ethiopia also deploys thematic household level surveys to provide representative, granular information which can be triangulated with pre-existing DTM data collected through key informants and focus group discussions. This data enables the humanitarian and development communities to obtain important insight into the needs, conditions, vulnerabilities, and intentions of IDPs which can be particularly useful in informing programs, especially with regards to durable solutions, livelihoods, and other Humanitarian Development Nexus (HDN) related programming and policy initiatives.
DTM Ethiopia currently deploys over 200 staff and enumerators to track displacement, returns and migrant movements in the country.
Current Donors
- USAID
- ECHO
- GFFO
- Canada
- Japan
- EHF
In March 2023, a total of 37,846 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs). This represents a 10% increase in daily average movements in comparison with February 2023 when an average of 1,114 movements per day were observed.
In February 2023, a total of 31,178 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs).
In January 2023, a total of 33,109 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs). This represents a 3.5% increase in daily average movements in comparison with December 2022 when an average of 1,031 movements per day were observed.
In December 2022, a total of 31,976 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs). This represents a 6.5% decrease in daily average movements in comparison with November 2022 when an average of 1,103 movements per day were observed.
In November 2022, a total of 33,090 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs). This represents only a 14.1% increase in daily average movements in comparison with October 2022 when an average of 967 movements per day were observed.
In order to capture the displacement and return dynamics in Ethiopia, DTM Ethiopia's National Displacement Report combines findings from its Site Assessment (SA) in Section 1 and findings from the Village Assessment Survey (VAS) in Section 2.
In October 2022, a total of 29,972 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs). This represents only a 0.01% increase in daily average movements in comparison with September 2022 when an average of 967 movements per day were observed.
In September 2022, a total of 28,983 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs). This represents an 11% increase in daily average movements in comparison with August 2022 when an average of 871 movements per day were observed.
In order to capture the displacement and return dynamics in Ethiopia, DTM Ethiopia's National Displacement Report combines findings from its Site Assessment (SA) in Section 1 and findings from the Village Assessment Survey (VAS) in Section 2.
In August 2022, a total of 27,005 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs). This represents an 11% increase in daily average movements in comparison with July 2022 when an average of 784 movements per day were observed.
Between 1 November 2020 and 31 January 2021, DTM Ethiopia surveyed a total of 2,324 migrants across 5 Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs). These FMPs are located in Metema, Galafi, Moyale, Dawale and Tog Wochale.
In July 2022, a total of 24,297 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs). This represents a 2% decrease in daily average movements in comparison with June 2022 when an average of 802 movements per day were observed.
In order to capture the displacement and return dynamics in Ethiopia, DTM Ethiopia's National Displacement Report combines findings from its Site Assessment (SA) in Section 1 and findings from the Village Assessment Survey (VAS) in Section 2.
In June 2022, a total of 24,058 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs)*. This represents an 8% decrease in daily average movements in comparison with May 2022 when an average of 868 movements per day were observed.
In May 2022, a total of 26,920 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs). This represents a 2% decrease in daily average movements in comparison with April 2022 when an average of 889 movements per day were observed.
Between 1 May and 31 July 2021, DTM Ethiopia surveyed a total of 2,680 migrants across 5 Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs). These FMPs are located in Metema, Galafi, Moyale, Dawale and Tog Wochale.
Between 1 August and 31 October 2020, DTM Ethiopia surveyed a total of 1,911 migrants across 6 Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs). These FMPs are located in Humera, Metema, Galafi, Moyale, Dawale and Tog Wochale.
In April 2022, a total of 26,668 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs). This represents a 25% increase in daily average movements in comparison with March 2022 when an average of 711 movements per day were observed.
In March 2022, a total of 22,029 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs). This represents a 6% increase in daily average movements in comparison with February 2022 when an average of 667 movements per day were observed.
In order to capture the displacement and return dynamics in Ethiopia, DTM Ethiopia's National Displacement Report combines findings from its Site Assessment (SA) in Section 1 and findings from the Village Assessment Survey (VAS) in Section 2.
In February 2022, a total of 18,683 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs).
In January 2022, a total of 19,525 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs).
The Mobility Overview 2021 report details significant movements within the country and a national overview of displacement and returns, which mainly draws from DTM’s Site Assessment, Emergency Site Assessment, Village Assessment Survey and an extensive national network of key informan
In December 2021, a total of 18,049 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs).
COMING SOON! Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 15
May 17 2023
The VAS dataset will available shortly.
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 14
Dec 23 2022
A village assessment survey (VAS) is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It collects data on returning IDPs, IDPs, returned migrants and host community members. VAS evaluates the absorption capacity of villages to receive returning IDPs with a focus on accessibility of services, livelihoods and…
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 31
Dec 23 2022
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 30
Oct 19 2022
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 13
Oct 19 2022
A village assessment survey (VAS) is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It collects data on returning IDPs, IDPs, returned migrants and host community members. VAS evaluates the absorption capacity of villages to receive returning IDPs with a focus on accessibility of services, livelihoods and…
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 12
Aug 05 2022
A village assessment survey (VAS) is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It collects data on returning IDPs, IDPs, returned migrants and host community members. VAS evaluates the absorption capacity of villages to receive returning IDPs with a focus on accessibility of services, livelihoods and…
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 29
Aug 05 2022
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Ethiopia - Emergency Site Assessment - Northern Ethiopia Crisis - Round 9
Apr 14 2022
The Emergency Site Assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community. Round 9 of the Emergency Site Assessment was implemented in Afar and Amhara regions, but due to a lack…
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 11
May 06 2022
A village assessment survey (VAS) is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It collects data on returning IDPs, IDPs, returned migrants and host community members. VAS evaluates the absorption capacity of villages to receive returning IDPs with a focus on accessibility of services, livelihoods and…
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 28
May 05 2022
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 10
Dec 13 2021
A village assessment survey (VAS) is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It collects data on returning IDPs, returned migrants and host community members. VAS evaluates the absorption capacity of villages to receive returning IDPs with a focus on accessibility of services, livelihoods and…
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 27
Dec 13 2021
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Ethiopia - Emergency Site Assessment - Northern Ethiopia Crisis - Round 8
Dec 10 2021
The Emergency Site Assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 9
Sep 24 2021
A village assessment survey (VAS) is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It collects data on returning IDPs, IDPs, returned migrants and host community members. VAS evaluates the absorption capacity of villages to receive returning IDPs with a focus on accessibility of services, livelihoods and…
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 26
Sep 24 2021
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Ethiopia - Emergency Site Assessment - Northern Ethiopia Crisis - Round 7
Aug 13 2021
The Emergency Site Assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 8
Jul 02 2021
A village assessment survey (VAS) is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It collects data on returning IDPs, IDPs, returned migrants and host community members. VAS evaluates the absorption capacity of villages to receive returning IDPs with a focus on accessibility of services, livelihoods and…
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 25
Jul 02 2021
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Ethiopia - Emergency Site Assessment - Northern Ethiopia Crisis - Round 6
Jun 27 2021
The Emergency Site Assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Multiple maps illustrating all outgoing and incoming movements from Ethiopia tracked by the Displacement Tracking Matrix’s Flow Monitoring project. The maps are comprised of data from different periods, with the earliest from February 2018.
