Cameroon — Displacement Report 16 (12—23 November 2018)

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Contact
DTM Cameroon, DTMCameroon@iom.int
Language
English
Location
Cameroon
Period Covered
Nov 12 2018
Nov 23 2018
Activity
  • Mobility Tracking
  • Baseline Assessment

This report presents information on the displacement situation in the Far North Region of Cameroon. Data was collected between 12-23 November 2018. The displaced population is estimated at 392,027 individuals (245,725 IDPs, 40,396 out of camp refugees and 105,906 returnees). 808 villages were evaluated, including 9 new villages. 50 uninhabited villages were identified. 94% of the target population is displaced due to armed conflict in the Region and 6% is displaced due to flooding and other climatic factors. 50% of the displaced population is male and 50% is female. 64% are under 18 years old, while 3% are 60 years old or older. 40% of those displaced live with host families, 23% live in spontaneous sites, 19% returned to their original dwelling, 12% live in rental homes, and one per cent live in collective centers.