Somalia
Somalia
IDPs tracked
Displacement Movements
Data collection round
About Somalia
IOM Somalia Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) aims to collect, analysis and disseminate information on displacement. DTM is IOM’s information management system to track and monitor numbers, locations, movements, needs and vulnerabilities of displaced people. The data outputs, including reports, maps, datasets and online interactive resources, support responses in humanitarian crisis, evidence-based decision making, durable solutions programming and migration research. DTM Somalia was first launch in 2016.
Since the collapse of the Somali central government in 1991, Somalia has suffered a highly complex protracted conflict characterized by changing political dynamics and power shifts. Forced displacement remains an ongoing reality for people living in Somalia due to conflict, environmental hardships, combined with inadequate resource distribution that is often exacerbated by clan-based, ideological differences and land and natural resource competition. Natural hazards, including drought and flooding, combined with widespread security threats have caused one of the world’s largest displacement crises, with 3.8 million IDPs recorded at the end of 2022. Somalia also has a strategic geographical position on the eastern route, which connects the Horn of Africa to the Gulf countries, representing one of the most dangerous and frequented migration corridors in the world.
Current Donors
- EU
- ECHO
- BHA
- Canada
- JSB
- World Bank
In December, a total of 25,884 movements were observed at Flow Monitoring Points. This represents a slight decrease in comparison with November when 28,138 movements were observed.
In November, a total of 28,138 movements were observed at Flow Monitoring Points. This represents a slight decrease in comparison with October when 29,558 movements were observed.
A total of 60 individuals arrived in Kismayo IDP sites this week which is almost the same number as last week. The number of individuals exiting were 12.
A total of 59 individuals arrived in Kismayo IDP sites this week. This is slightly lower compared to last week. There were no exits recorded this week.
A total of 261 entries and zero exits were recorded in Dolow IDPs camps during the reporting period. The number of refugees and IDPs entering the camps this week increased compared to last week.
A total of 105 entries and zero exits were recorded in Dolow IDPs camps. The number of refugees from Ethiopia and IDPs entering the camps this week reduced compared to the past two weeks.
This week there were 159 new arrivals and only 56 exits recorded. This is the lowest recorded of exit since Mid‐ October of this year. The key driving factors for displacement into the IDP sites was insecurity and those leaving cited management of their farms.
A total of 104 arrived in Baidoa IDP sites this week, almost similar numbers for the last four weeks. 145 individuals exited the IDP sites. The number of exits has steadily been increasing since October 2018. The number of exits surpassed the number of entries.
In October, a total of 29,558 movements were observed at Flow Monitoring Points. This represents a slight increase in comparison with September when 26,112 movements were observed. The great majority of flows identified (64%) were incoming against 36% outgoing.
In September, a total of 26,212 movements were observed at Flow Monitoring Points in Somalia, representing a significant decrease in comparison with August when 34,219 individuals were observed.
Over the reporting period, a total number of 77 entries was recorded, which was lower than the number of entries recorded in the previous week. No exits were recorded between 28 September and 4 October 2018.
24 entries and zero exits were recorded in Dolow IDP camps between 28 September and 4 October 2018. The number of entries decreased slightly compared to the previous week.
317 entries and 11 exitas were reported across all the checkpoints this week. The trend highlights a slight decrease on entries compared to last week. Few exits were recorded this week, the lowest number since March 2018.
In July 2018, a total of 35,885 individuals were recorded in border crossing points monitored by the DTM. This represents a decrease in comparison with June 2018 when a total of 42,074 individuals were recorded.
In August, a total of 34,219 individuals were recorded at Flow Monitoring Points in Somalia, representing a slight decrease in comparison with July when 35,885 individuals were recorded.
The month of June saw a significant increase in the number of migrants identified, with a total of 42,074 (compared to 31,662 individuals recorded in May 2018). Unlike previous months, movements recorded in June 2018 were mostly outflows, meaning individuals exiting Somalia (80%).
In May, a total of 31,464 individuals were recorded in border crossing points monitored by the DTM. This represents a slight increase in comparison with April 2018. The ratio of inflows and outflows remained relatively stable, with 63% of flows entering Somalia and 37% exiting Somalia.
In April, a total of 30,198 individuals were recorded in border crossing points monitored by the DTM. This represents a slight decrease in comparison with March 2018.
In March, a total of 33,525 individuals were recorded in border crossing points monitored by the DTM.
In February, a total of 14,025 individuals were recorded in border crossing points, mainly in Lower Juba region. Dhobley border point had the highest number of entries (1,755 persons) and exits (2,155). 55% of all movements identified were inflows, while 45% were outflows.
DTM monitors population movement at 12 border crossing locations between Somalia and neighbouring countries. Cross-border movements remained at similar levels until September 2017, when an increase was observed across Somalia due to droughts and conflicts.
December saw an increase in flows recorded in Somalia, with a total of 7,310 individuals recorded for this month (in comparison with 5,383 in November).
DTM monitors population movement at 12 border crossing locations between Somalia and neighbouring countries. In November, a total of 5,383 cross-border movements were recorded, which represents a slight decrease in comparison with October (when 6,670 individuals were recorded).
DTM monitors population movement at 12 border crossing locations between Somalia and neighbouring countries. Cross-border movements remained at similar levels until September 2017, when an increase was observed across Somalia due to droughts and conflicts.
DTM Global Survey 2023
The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Global Survey 2023 is an annual stocktaking exercise which aims to present IOM DTM's operations and activities transparently. The Global Survey focuses on operations active from January 1 to December 31, 2023, with data collection occurring from February to April 2024.