Displacement Report

This report reflects data corresponding to Sudan Mobility Overview (3) dataset. The dataset is available here.

Overview

The Sudan Mobility Overview provides an in-depth analysis of displacement and mobility in Sudan between 01 September and 06 November 2024. This bi-monthly report summarizes displacement pathways, movement intentions, humanitarian needs, and access to services among IDPs in Sudan. 

DTM Sudan relies on a network of 492 enumerators and 8,211 key informants to collect data from 9,653 locations across all 18 states in Sudan.

Displacement Figures 

• Sudan hosted an estimated 11,188,057 internally displaced persons (2,254,337 households), as of 6 November 2024.
• An estimated 8,441,096 individuals were displaced since the onset of the conflict on 15 April 2023. 
• An estimated 3,190,152 individuals crossed borders into neighbouring countries since 15 April 2023. 
• Approximately 28 per cent of IDPs who were initially displaced prior to 15 April 2023, were displaced again after 15 April 2023. 
• An estimated 53 per cent of IDPs were children under the age of 18-years-old. 

Highlights

• Over 30 per cent of the population in Sudan has been displaced.
• An estimated 90 per cent of IDP households could reportedly not afford food, and approximately 78 per cent of IDP households reportedly needed healthcare.
• An estimated 189,555 individuals were displaced due to floods. Of these individuals, approximately 41 per cent were already displaced due to conflict prior to the onset of floods.
• IDPs were displaced from locations in all 18 states in Sudan: over a third (33%) were displaced from Khartoum state.
• Sudan represents the largest displacement crisis in the world: Sudan hosts approximately 15 per cent of all IDPs worldwide, and approximately 1 in 7 IDPs is Sudanese.

This report reflects data corresponding to Sudan Mobility Update (10) dataset. The dataset is available here.

Overview:  
This report provides an overview of the total population of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sudan, including those displaced both before and after the onset of the conflict on 15 April 2023.    
 
Key Findings:  

• An estimated total of 11,018,231 IDPs were displaced to 9,470 locations, in 184 localities, across all 18 states in Sudan.  
• An estimated 8,268,984 individuals were displaced internally within Sudan since 15 April 2023. 
• An estimated 28 per cent of IDPs who were initially displaced prior to the onset of the current conflict experienced secondary displacement since 15 April 2023.
• Approximately 3,128,939 individuals crossed borders into neighbouring countries since 15 April 2023.   
• The top states of origin were Khartoum (33%), South Darfur (19%), and North Darfur (15%).   
• The highest proportion of IDPs were hosted in South Darfur (17%), North Darfur (14%), and Gedaref (9%) states. 
• Over half (53%) of IDPs were reportedly children under the age of 18-years-old.   

Annex 1 includes an operational matrix with a table of estimated IDPs per state, disaggregated by displacement before versus after 15 April 2023.   

Note: The number of IDPs displaced post 15 April 2023 (8,268,984 IDPs) includes the estimated 1,071,525 IDPs who were initially displaced prior to 15 April 2023 and experienced secondary displacement since 15 April 2023. DTM Sudan defines an internally displaced person as any person who has been forced or obliged to flee from their habitual residence due to an event dating from 2003 onwards. 

Since 01 April 2024, DTM monitored numerous clashes across Al Fasher and other localities in North Darfur state that triggered widespread displacement.

Reported clashes displaced an estimated 410,376 individuals (82,272 households) between 01 April 2024 and 09 October 2024. 

The Focused Flash Alert provides a numeric breakdown of displacement due the recent escalations in Al Fasher locality from 01 April to 9 October 2024. All figures should be understood as preliminary estimates, pending further verification. For more information, see Focused Flash Alert North Darfur (Update 003), (Update 002), and (Update 001). 

DTM Sudan releases Early Warning Flash Alerts to provide immediate updates on specific incidents or armed clashes that spurred displacement.  Early Warning Flash Alerts are distributed via the DTM Sudan mailing list. For more granular information on displacement and mobility, see Sudan Mobility Update (09).

This report reflects data corresponding to Sudan Mobility Update (9) dataset. The dataset is available here. 

Overview:  
This report provides an overview of the total population of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sudan, including those displaced both before and after the onset of the conflict on 15 April 2023.    
 
Key Findings:  

• An estimated total of 10,916,305 IDPs were displaced to 9,269 locations, in 183 localities, across all 18 states in Sudan.  
• An estimated 8,166,421 individuals were displaced internally within Sudan since 15 April 2023. 
• An estimated 28 per cent of IDPs who were initially displaced prior to the onset of the current conflict experienced secondary displacement since 15 April 2023.   
• Approximately 3,119,885 individuals crossed borders into neighbouring countries since 15 April 2023.   
• The top states of origin were Khartoum (33%), South Darfur (19%), and North Darfur (14%).   
• The highest proportion of IDPs were hosted in South Darfur (17%), North Darfur (14%), and Gedaref (9%) states. 
• Over half (52%) of IDPs were reportedly children under the age of 18-years-old.   

Annex 1 includes an operational matrix with a table of estimated IDPs per state, disaggregated by displacement before versus after 15 April 2023.   

Note: The number of IDPs displaced post 15 April 2023 (8,166,421 IDPs) includes the estimated 1,070,888 IDPs who were initially displaced prior to 15 April 2023 and experienced secondary displacement since 15 April 2023. DTM Sudan defines an internally displaced person as any person who has been forced or obliged to flee from their habitual residence due to an event dating from 2003 onwards. 

This report reflects data corresponding to Sudan Mobility Update (6) dataset. The dataset is available here. 

Overview:  
This report provides an overview of the total population of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sudan, including those displaced both before and after the onset of the conflict on 15 April 2023.    
 
Key Findings:  

• An estimated total of 10,878,024 IDPs were displaced to 9,058 locations, in 183 localities, across all 18 states in Sudan.  
• An estimated 8,112,654 individuals were displaced internally within Sudan since 15 April 2023.   
• An estimated 28 per cent of IDPs who were initially displaced prior to the onset of the current conflict experienced secondary displacement since 15 April 2023.   
• Approximately 2,344,904 individuals borders into neighbouring countries since 15 April 2023.   
• The top states of origin were Khartoum (34%, 3,694,639 IDPs), South Darfur (19%), and North Darfur (14%)   
• The highest proportion of IDPs were hosted in South Darfur (17%), North  Darfur (14%), and Gedaref (9%) states. 
• Over half (52%) of IDPs were reportedly children under the age of 18-years-old.   

Annex 1 includes an operational matrix with a table of estimated IDPs per state, disaggregated by displacement before versus after 15 April 2023.   

Note: The number of IDPs displaced post 15 April 2023 (8,112,654 IDPs) includes the estimated 1,055,402 IDPs who were initially displaced prior to 15 April 2023 and experienced secondary displacement since 15 April 2023. DTM Sudan defines an internally displaced person as any person who has been forced or obliged to flee from their habitual residence due to an event dating from 2003 onwards.  

This report reflects data corresponding to Sudan Mobility Update (6) dataset. The dataset is available here.

Overview: 
This report provides an overview of the total population of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sudan, including those displaced both before and after the onset of the conflict on 15 April 2023.   
 
Key Findings: 

• An estimated total of 10,763,116 IDPs were displaced to 8,842 locations, in 183 localities, across all 18 states in Sudan. 
• An estimated 7,987,783 individuals were displaced internally within Sudan since 15 April 2023.  
• An estimated 27 per cent of IDPs who were initially displaced prior to the onset of the current conflict experienced secondary displacement since 15 April 2023.  
• Approximately 2,316,538 individuals crossed borders into neighbouring countries since 15 April 2023.  
• The top states of origin among IDPs were Khartoum (34%), South Darfur (19%), and North Darfur (14%).   
• The states hosting the most IDPs were South Darfur (17%), North Darfur (15%) and Gedaref (9%).  
• Over half (52%) of IDPs were reportedly children under the age of 18-years-old.  

Annex 1 includes an operational matrix with a table of estimated IDPs per state, disaggregated by displacement before versus after 15 April 2023.  

Note: The number of IDPs displaced post 15 April 2023 (7,9987,783 IDPs) includes the estimated 1,045,439 IDPs who were initially displaced prior to 15 April 2023 and experienced secondary displacement since 15 April 2023. DTM Sudan defines an internally displaced person as any person who has been forced or obliged to flee from their habitual residence due to an event dating from 2003 onwards. 

The Natural Disaster Displacement Summary compiles DTM updates on incidents of flood-induced displacement across Sudan. 

Between 01 June and 12 August 2024, DTM Sudan reported 60 incidents of heavy rains and floods that triggered sudden displacement in Sudan. Rains and floods have displaced an estimated 117,835 individuals (23,567 households) from locations across 12 different states in Sudan. 

This report outlines incidents of flood-induced displacement between 6 and 12 August 2024. For information on earlier reported incidents, see Natural Disaster Displacement Summary (Update 001). 

• DTM observed 31 incidents of flood-induced displacement  between 6 and 12 August 2024.  
• These reported incidents triggered the displacement of an estimated 96,465 individuals (19,293 households).  
• Approximately 32,611 structures were either partially damaged or destroyed by the rain and floods. 

Note: All figures should be understood as preliminary estimates, pending further verification. DTM Sudan will continue to provide updates on flood-induced displacement via Early Warning Flash alerts, distributed via the DTM-IOM Sudan mailing list.  For further information on displacement and mobility in Sudan, see Sudan Mobility Update (05). 

DTM Sudan regularly releases Early Warning Flash Alerts to report on specific incidents that triggered or may trigger sudden displacement across Sudan, including armed clashes, inter/intra communal conflicts, and natural hazards, including fires and floods.

This report represents a bi-monthly analysis of incidents reported by Early Warning Flash Alerts released between June and July 2024, providing insights into displacement dynamics across Sudan.  

Highlights:  

• Between 01 June– 31 July 2024, DTM Sudan reported on 55 incidents triggering displacement across locations in multiple states.

• Thirty-seven alerts were related to armed clashes, attacks, or inter-communal clashes, while 18 incidents were related to natural hazards. 

• Since the outbreak of conflict on 15 April 2023, the months with the most reported flash alerts were May 2024 (34), December 2023 (30), June 2024 (28), and July 2024 (27). The states with the most reported incidents were in North Darfur (79), South Kordofan (45) and South Darfur (35) states. 

Note: DTM Sudan Early Warning Flash Alerts are distributed via the DTM Sudan mailing list.  Figures should be understood as preliminary findings only, pending further verification. Flash alerts report incidents of sudden displacement, and therefore may or may not be indicative of broader displacement dynamics. For further information on displacement and mobility across Sudan, see Sudan Mobility Update (5).  

This report reflects data corresponding to Sudan Mobility Update (3) dataset. The dataset is available here. 

Overview:
This report provides an overview of the total population of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sudan, including those displaced both before and after the onset of the conflict on 15 April 2023.  

Key Findings:

• An estimated total of 10,710,015 IDPs were displaced to 8,790 locations, in 183 localities, across all 18 states in Sudan.
• An estimated 7,914,235 individuals were displaced internally within Sudan since 15 April 2023. 
• An estimated 27 per cent of IDPs who were initially displaced prior to the onset of the current conflict experienced secondary displacement since 15 April 2023. 
• Approximately 2,312,968 individuals crossed borders into neighbouring countries since 15 April 2023. 
• The top states of origin among IDPs were Khartoum (34%), South Darfur (19%), and North Darfur (14%).  
• The states hosting the most IDPs were South Darfur (17%), North Darfur (14%) and Central Darfur (8%). 
• Over half (52%) of IDPs were reportedly children under the age of 18-years-old. 

Annex 1 includes an operational matrix with a table of estimated IDPs per state, disaggregated by displacement before versus after 15 April 2023. 

Note: The number of IDPs displaced post 15 April 2023 (7,914,235 IDPs) includes the estimated 1,024,992 IDPs who were initially displaced prior to 15 April 2023 and experienced secondary displacement since 15 April 2023. DTM Sudan defines an internally displaced person as any person who has been forced or obliged to flee from their habitual residence due to an event dating from 2003 onwards.

Following the increase in displacement due to floods, DTM Sudan released the following report summarizing incidents of flood-induced displacement across Sudan. DTM field teams reported 29 incidents of heavy rains and/or floods that triggered displacement from locations across 11 states in Sudan, between 1 June and 5 August 2024. 

Highlights  

• Heavy rain and flooding displaced an estimated 21,370 individuals (4,274 households) between 1 June - 5 August 2024. 
• Approximately 7,863 structures were either partially damaged or destroyed by the rain and floods, including homes, commercial buildings, and latrines. 
• Flood-induced displacement was reported in locations across Aj Jazirah, Central Darfur, Kassala, Khartoum, North Darfur, North Kordofan, Northern, Red Sea, River Nile, West Darfur, and White Nile.  
• The majority of displaced households sought shelter with host communities within the same localities. 

 
Note: All figures should be understood as preliminary estimates, pending further verification. DTM Sudan will continue to provide updates on flood-induced displacement via Early Warning Flash alerts, distributed via the DTM-IOM Sudan mailing list.  For further information on displacement and mobility in Sudan, see Sudan Mobility Update (4).