DTM Sudan's Internally Displaced Persons 2023 Estimates

Overview  
 
The displacement crisis in Sudan has been unfolding for over two decades, with roots in the Darfur conflict beginning in 2003. However, the current conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has drastically reshaped displacement dynamics across Sudan since 15 April 2023.  

Armed clashes in multiple cities across Sudan have displaced an estimated 6,036,176 IDPs over the past nine months. Prior to 15 April 2023, Sudan already hosted as estimated 3,820,772 IDPs. 

To estimate the overall number of IDPs in Sudan, including both those displaced before and after 15 April 2023, DTM Sudan carried out extensive analysis of its displacement data which is presented in this report. The methodology used accounts for secondary displacement to estimate the baseline figure for the total number of IDPs in Sudan to inform humanitarian partners.  
 
Sudan hosts an estimated 9,052,822 internally displaced persons (IDPs) as of 31 December 2023, representing the largest internal displacement crisis worldwide. 

Highlights  

• 9,052,822 Displaced Individuals  

• 1,806,602 Displaced Households 

• 7,211 Locations  

• 19% Living in Informal Settlements  

• 2,199,478 Children Under 5