West and Central Africa
DTM West and Central Africa
DTM Operations in the region
- Active DTM operation
- Past DTM operation
The DTM Emergency Tracking Tool (ETT) is deployed to track and collect information on large and sudden population movements, provide frequent updates on the scale of displacement and quantify the affected population when needed.
In northern Nigeria and other Sahel regions, the escalation of hostility and violent conflicts between transhumant herders and farmers are linked to several key factors.
Over 487,000 people have crossed into Chad since the onset of the crisis in Sudan.
Depuis le début des affrontements au Soudan, plus de 487 000 personnes ont traversé la frontière vers le Tchad.
Ce tableau de bord présente les dynamiques de déplacements à l’échelle nationale. L’évaluation a été réalisée dans 4 224 localités de présence des PDI et / ou retournés et 79 sites de déplacement.
L’OIM, à travers l’outil de suivi des flux de populations
The DTM Emergency Tracking Tool (ETT) is deployed to track and collect information on large and sudden population movements, provide frequent updates on the scale of displacement and quantify the affected population when needed.
The objective of the Emergency Tracking Tool (ETT) is to collect information on large and sudden population movements as well as on security and climate emergencies. Information is collected through key informant interviews or direct observation.
Le suivi des urgences a pour but de recueillir des informations sur les mouvements importants et soudains de populations, ainsi que sur des urgences sécuritaires et climatiques. Les informations sont recueillies par le biais d'entretiens avec des informateurs clés ou d'observations directes.
The crisis currently affecting the Lake Chad Basin states results from a complex combination of factors, including conflict with non-state armed groups, extreme poverty, underdevelopment and a changing climate, which together have triggered si
La République centrafricaine (RCA) souffre d’instabilité depuis deux décennies.
The objective of the Emergency Tracking Tool (ETT) is to collect information on large and sudden population movements as well as on security and climate emergencies. Information is collected through key informant interviews or direct observation.
La région du Sahel central, et plus particulièrement la zone du Liptako Gourma, qui enjambe le Burkina Faso, le Mali et le Niger, est témoi
La crise dans le Bassin du lac Tchad est le résultat d’une combinaison complexe d’une multitude de facteurs, y compris un conflit armé impliquant des groupes armés non-étatiques, des niveaux extrêmes de pauvreté, un développement peinant, et d
L'objectif de l'Emergency Tracking Tool (ETT) est de collecter des informations sur les mouvements de population importants et soudains, ainsi que sur des urgences sécuritaires et climatiques.
The Central African Republic (CAR), which has experienced continuous volatility for the past two decades, has been riddled by a crisis which ignited in 2012 with a violent takeover of power and has developed into a complex protracted state of
The Central Sahel area, and in particular the Liptako Gourma region, which borders Burk
IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) provides support to the Government and humanitarian partners by establishing a comprehensive system that collects, analyses and disseminates data on IDPs and returnees to ensure timely and effective assistance to the affected populations.
La mobilité pastorale ou transhumance est une tradition de longue date en Mauritanie, par laquelle des éleveurs, parfois des familles entières, y compris les enfants, se déplacent à la recherche d’eau
L’OIM, à travers l’outil de Suivi des flux de populations
L’OIM, à travers l’outil de suivi des flux de populations (Flow Monitoring, en anglais) de la Matrice de suivi des déplacements (Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), en angla
The DTM Emergency Tracking Tool (ETT) is deployed to track and collect information on large and sudden population movements, provide frequent updates on the scale of displacement and quantify the affected population when needed.
Ce rapport d’évaluation des besoins élaboré dans le cadre du projet AVUMED II, permettra le développement et le déploiement d’une aide efficace, nécessaire et vitale aux migrants vulnérables voyageant entre le Mali et la Mauritanie.
Over 460 000 people have crossed into Chad since the onset of the crisis in Sudan. IOM estimates that more than 62 300 are Chadian returnees and expects this number to rise to 80 000 in the coming weeks.
Central African Republic — Baseline Assessment — Round 19
Sep 22 2023
This dataset presents national travel dynamics. The assessment was conducted at 4,224 locations of IDP occurrence and/or return and 79 displacement sites. Data collection took place between August 1 and September 8, 2023 in the country’s 16 prefectures in addition to the capital Bangui.
COMING SOON!!! — Nigeria — Site Assessment Round 44 (North-east) — Returnees
May 10 2023
This data will available shortly for download.
Nigeria — Site Assessment Round 44 (North-east) — IDPs
May 10 2023
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…
Central African Republic — MSNA — Crise Réfugiés Tchadiens
Aug 04 2023
La zone frontalière entre le Tchad et la préfecture d’Ouham-Pendé en République centrafricaine (RCA) connaît une détérioration sécuritaire continue avec la présence de groupes armés non-étatiques et les conflits communautaires. Des conflits communautaires impliquant des éleveurs transhumants et…
Mali — Baseline Assessment — Round 76
Jul 17 2023
During the data collection and update operation carried out in December 2022, a total of 412,387 IDPs were identified. The number of IDPs has indeed fallen from 440,436 people in September 2022 (September 2022 CMP report) to 412,387 in December 2022. Thus from September to December 2022, a decrease…
Mali — Baseline Assessment — Round 77
Jul 11 2023
During the data collection and update operation conducted in April 2023, a total of 375,539 IDPs were identified. The number of IDPs has indeed fallen from 412,387 people in December 2022 (December 2022 DTM report) to 375,539 in April 2023. Thus from December 2022 to April 2023, a decrease of 36,…
Nigeria — North-central And North-west Zones Site Assessment Round 11
Jul 10 2023
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 — North-central And North-west Zones Site Assessment Round 10
Jul 10 2023
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…
Chad — Site and Village Assessment - Lac Province - Round 20
Sep 07 2023
This assessment was carried out in 250 locations. There was an overall increase of 2% compared to the previous round. 259,768 displaced individuals and 59,418 displaced households were identified.
Central African Republic — Baseline Assessment — Round 18
Jul 05 2023
The round 18 assessment was carried out in 4,200 localities of presence of IDPs and/or returnees and 78 displacement sites. The data collection took place between May 01 and June 08, 2023 in the 16 prefectures of the country in addition to the capital Bangui. During this round, the DTMa team…
Niger — Village Assessment Survey — Round 6
Jun 06 2023
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…
Chad — Site and Village Assessment - Lac Province - Round 19
May 30 2023
This dataset contains the results of evaluations conducted between November 29, 2022 – January 9, 2023 in 245 locations. A slight increase in the number of displaced people was observed during this round 19 compared to the previous round (+6%). This is mainly explained by the displacements due to…
Cameroon — Baseline Assessment — Round 26 (Feb-2023)
May 16 2023
Data collection for round 26 was conducted from 8 to 20 February 2023 through 3,715 key informants, in 6 departments (Diamaré, Logone Et Chari, Mayo Danay, Mayo Kani, Mayo Sava and Mayo Tsanaga) ) of the Far North region. During this round, 680,512 mobile individuals were identified, including 427,…
Nigeria — Baseline Assessment (Return Locations) Round 41 (North-East)
Jun 14 2022
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 42 (North-East)
Jul 30 2022
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)
Jun 14 2022
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 — Master List (Return Locations) — Round 43 (North-East)
Jul 20 2023
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 — Master List (IDP Locations) — Round 43 (North-East)
Jul 07 2023
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).
Chad — Site and Village Assessment - Lac Province - Round 18
Feb 15 2023
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. This dataset presents the results of assessments conducted between 8 June and 18 July 2022 in 240 places of…
Central African Republic — Baseline Assessment — Round 17
Feb 03 2023
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.
IDP and return locations (Adamawa State).
IDP and return locations (Yobe State).
IDP and return locations (Borno State).
IDP and return locations (Bauchi State).
IDP and return locations (Gombe State).
IDP and return locations (Taraba State).
IDPs per period of displacement at the LGA level
Returnees comparison at the location in A0. Change in the number of returnees compared to Round 44.
IDP comparison at the location in A0. Change in the number of IDPs compared to Round 44.
IDPs and Returnees Locations in A0.
Location of previous displacements of the majority of returnees.
Returnee comparison at the Location level. Change in the number of returnees compared to Round 44.
Returnee comparison at the Local Government Area (LGA) level. Change in the number of returnees compared to Round 44.
Shelter status of returnees.
Period of arrival of returnees who arrived from abroad.
Period of arrival of returnees who arrived from within Nigeria.
Returnees by LGA
Origin of IDPs in terms of states and LGAs
IDP comparison at the location. Change in the number of IDPs compared to Round 44.
IDP comparison at the Local Government Area (LGA) level. Change in the number of IDPs compared to Round 44.
IDPs — Reasons for displacement (Farmers - Herders Clashes)
IDPs — Reasons for displacement (Natural Disasters)
IDPs — Reasons for displacement (Insurgency)
IDPs — Reasons for displacement (Communal Clashes)
