Nigeria
Nigeria
IDPs tracked
Displacement Movements
Data collection round
About Nigeria
The escalation of violence between all parties in north-eastern Nigeria since 2014 has resulted in mass displacement and deprivation in the states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe. To better understand the scope of displacement and assess the needs of affected populations, IOM has been implementing its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programme starting July 2014, in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs). The activities of the DTM project, which consist of conducting baseline assessments and registration for IDPs living in camps and host communities, are currently being carried out in Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe.
The information collected will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive profile of the IDP population in Nigeria which will be shared with all relevant stakeholders and will contribute towards enabling the government of Nigeria and humanitarian partners identify the needs of Nigeria's displaced population and develop interventions for providing IDPs necessary assistance.
Contact
DTM Nigeria
DTMNigeria@iom.int
Current Donors
- ECHO
- BHA
- Canada
Between 17 and 23 June 2024, a total of 1,270 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states.
On 22 June 2024, heavy rainfall caused damages in Achusa, Logo, Madonna Hospital, Wadata, Wurukun, and Zone 4 communities in Ankpa, Bar, Fildi and Wailomayo wards of Makurdi LGA in Benue State.
Between 10 and 16 June 2024, a total of 3,013 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe states.
Conflicts between farmers and herders in North-East Nigeria and other Sahel regions are driven by a combination of environmental and demographic factors, including desertification, climate change impacts, and low rainfall which reduces the availability of suitable land for farming and transhumanc
Between 3 June and 9 June 2024, a total of 1,593 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states.
Between 27 May and 2 June 2024, a total of 1,259 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states.
This report presents the data for the month of April 2024, collected through direct interviews and direct observation by DTM enumerators and triangulated via a network of key informants.
Between 20 and 26 May 2024, a total of 1,305 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states.
Between 22 and 26 May 2024, a non-state armed group (NSAG) attacked communities in Ngurbuwa and Gujba wards of the Gujba local government area. The incident displaced 732 households (4,734 individuals) and resulted in three fatalities and 12 injuries.
Between 13 and 19 May 2024, a total of 870 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states.
A collection of all DTM Nigeria information products in 2023.
Conflicts between farmers and herders in North-East Nigeria and other Sahel regions are rooted in many factors such as desertification, climate change impacts, low rainfall, and competition over suitable land for farming and transhumance
On 7 May 2024, armed bandits attacked Sakajiki community in Kaura Namoda LGA, Zamfara State. The incident led to three fatalities and four injuries, affecting 219 homes and 1,097 individuals. Among the affected were 614 children, 259 women, and 224 men.
This report presents the data for the month of March 2024, collected through direct interviews and direct observation by DTM enumerators and triangulated via a network of key informants. It highlights the number of herders and their herds identified at 16 counting points.
This report presents the data for the month of February 2024, collected through direct interviews and direct observation by DTM enumerators and triangulated via a network of key informants. It highlights the number of herders and their herds identified at 34 counting points.
Between 29 April and 5 May 2024, a total of 1,005 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states.
Between 22 and 28 April 2024, a total of 1,252 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states.
Between 25 - 28 April 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Gidan Sale in Isa South ward, Shalla Village in Turba ward and Katanga, Dan Adama, Baichi, Kunkurus and Satiru Village in Tozai ward of Isa Local Governement Area (LGA) in Sokoto State and the community of Kayaye Tungan Kado in
Between 15 and 21 April 2024, a total of 1,529 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states.
On 15 and 17 April 2024, fires broke out in Malayi camp and Lawanti host community in Gaji Ganna I ward of Magumeri Local Government Area (LGA) and in Ngurno and Water Board camps in Monguno ward of Monguno LGA, all in Borno State.
A total of 316 alerts were recorded in March 2024. Among these, 283 alerts (90%) were classified as events, while 33 (10%) related to movements. All alerts in Demsa, Lamurde, Girei, and Shelleng LGAs in Adamawa state were event-related.
The aim of the survey was to shed light on the voices and aspirations of IDPs regarding their preferred durable solutions within the next 12 months or one year, to facilitate evidence-based decision-making, and policy and programme planning around durable solutions.
On 16 and 20 April 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Gidan Dan Sale and Maitandu in Isa North ward, Chohi in Isa South ward, Sabon Gari Area in Tidibale ward and Babudole in Tsabre ward, all in Isa local government area (LGA) of Sokoto State and the community of Gidan Dan Zara in Ga
Between 8 and 14 April 2024, a total of 462 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states.
Nigeria — North-central And North-west Zones Site Assessment Round 12
2023-10-24
<p>Round 12 of DTM data collection in Nigeria’s north-west and north-central regions was conducted between 13 September and 24 October 2023. During the activity, DTM deployed teams of enumerators to conduct assessments in 826 wards (down from the 881 wards assessed in Round 11 of DTM…
Nigeria — Site Assessment — Round 44 (North-east) — IDPs
2023-02-04
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. Data collection for IDPs took place between December 2022 and February 2023 in 2,482 localities in the six states…
COMING SOON!!! — Nigeria — Site Assessment Round 44 (North-east) — Returnees
2023-02-04
This dataset will be available shortly for download.
Nigeria — North-central And North-west Zones Site Assessment Round 11
2022-12-31
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. Round 11 of DTM data collection in Nigeria’s north-west and north-central geopolitical zones was conducted between…
Nigeria — Master List (IDP Locations) — Round 43 (North-East)
2022-11-19
In Round 43, a total of 2,375,661 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) were identified in 483,467 households. This signifies a decrease of 3 per cent (or 79,529 individuals) compared to Round 42 when 2,455,190 IDPs were recorded (July 2022).
Nigeria — Master List (Return Locations) — Round 43 (North-East)
2022-11-09
2,100,180 returnees were recorded in the Round 43 assessment. This number represents an increase of 117,050 individuals or more than six per cent compared to Round 41 when 1,983,130 returnees were recorded in June 2022.
Nigeria — North-central And North-west Zones Site Assessment Round 10
2022-10-31
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. As of October 2022, the DTM identified a total of 1,087,875 IDPs in 180,307 households in Nigeria’s north-central…
Nigeria — Baseline Assessment Round 42 (North-East)
2022-07-06
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Nigeria — Site Assessment Round 41 (North-East)
2022-03-30
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.
Nigeria — Baseline Assessment (Return Locations) Round 41 (North-East)
2022-03-30
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Nigeria — Baseline Assessment Round 41 (North-East)
2022-03-30
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Nigeria — Location Assessment Round 40 (North-East)
2022-01-13
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.
Nigeria — Site Assessment Round 40 (North-East)
2022-01-11
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.
Nigeria — Baseline Assessment Round 40 (North-East)
2021-12-30
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Nigeria — North-central And North-west Zones Baseline Assessment Round 9 (March 2022)
2021-12-30
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Nigeria — North East Location of IDPs Camps Sites KMZ — Round 39
2021-10-15
This KMZ files can contain placemarks featuring a custom name; the latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates for the locationof all the IDPs sites assessed during the round {#}. KMZ files can be opened by Google Earth, or unzipped with a compression utility, such as WinZip on Windows, MacZip for…
Nigeria — Location Assessment Round 39 (north-east)
2021-10-15
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.
Nigeria — North East Location of IDPs Camps Sites KMZ — Round 39
2021-10-15
This KMZ files can contain placemarks featuring a custom name; the latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates for the locationof all the IDPs sites assessed during the round {#}. KMZ files can be opened by Google Earth, or unzipped with a compression utility, such as WinZip on Windows, MacZip for…
Nigeria — Site Assessment Round 39 (north-east)
2021-10-15
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.
Nigeria — Baseline Assessment Round 39 (north-east)
2021-10-15
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Map of states in North-central and North-west Nigeria
Year of displacement
Number of IDPs by LGA
Reasons for displacement by State
Reasons for displacement by LGA - before 2021
Reasons for displacement by LGA - 2021
Reasons for displacement by LGA - 2022
Reasons for displacement by LGA - 2023
Number of IDPs per State Round 13 (March 2024)
Returnee comparison at the Location level. Change in the number of returnees compared to Round 45.
Returnee comparison at the Local Government Area (LGA) level. Change in the number of returnees compared to Round 45.
Period of arrival of returnees who arrived from abroad.
Period of arrival of returnees who arrived from within Nigeria.
Returnees by LGA.
IDP reasons for displacement
IDP comparison at the location. Change in the number of IDPs compared to Round 45.
DTM API
Making global IDPs data accessible and reliable
The Displacement Tracking Matrix application programming interface (API) accelerates secure sharing of IDPs’ data, simplifying access to data across users and partners to support action, insight and foresight.