South Sudan
South Sudan
IDPs monitored
Displacement Movements
Data collection round
About South Sudan
Conflict and instability in South Sudan have resulted in large-scale internal and cross-border displacement since the December 2013 crisis of over 4 million individuals. In September 2018, the Revitalized Agreement for the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) was signed between the major warring parties. Whilst overall there have been improvements in security since and returns are ongoing, fighting and communal clashes (frequently linked to cattle raiding) continue to trigger new displacements and the situation remains volatile.
DTM South Sudan’s toolbox is designed to meet critical information gaps during all phases of response, from preparedness, to intervention and transition/recovery. DTM South Sudan provides country-wide figures on the numbers, locations and priority needs of IDPs and returnees updated on a quarterly and ad-hoc basis. The programme undertakes biometric registration in selected parts of the country to support partners with reaching intended beneficiaries during distributions. Flow monitoring data is collected on a daily basis at displacement sites, key transit hubs and border crossing points to identify mobility dynamics of migrants including IPDs and returnees. Through ad hoc surveys, headcounts, infrastructure/service mapping exercises and other assessments, DTM provides additional information to support partners in planning their response.
Contact
IOM South Sudan DTM Juba
ISSDTM@iom.int
Current Donors
- Switzerland
- Japan
- DFID
- ECHO
- OCHA
- OFDA
- Canada (DFATD)
- WFP
- UN Peacebuilding Fund
- World Bank
South Sudan continues to grapple with multifaceted crises, significantly exacerbated by the protracted conflict in neighbouring Sudan.
DTM’s Flow Monitoring Registry (FMR) conducts surveys on individuals in transit at strategic points within South Sudan and its borders. The FMR provides valuable insights into mobility patterns, migration drivers, and demographics of people on the move.
South Sudan is currently facing a severe humanitarian crisis characterised by extensive internal displacement. The underlying causes of these displacement dynamics are varied and include communal clashes, land disputes, insecurity, violence, disasters, and cross-border movements.
The Malakal Protection of Civilians (PoC) site opened in 2013 to shelter civilians from ongoing insecurity in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State, and has hosted a large population of Internally Displaced People (IDPs) since.
South Sudan is currently facing a severe humanitarian crisis characterised by extensive internal displacement. The underlying causes of these displacement dynamics are varied and include communal clashes, land disputes, insecurity, violence, disasters, and cross-border movements.
DTM’s Flow Monitoring Registry (FMR) conducts surveys on individuals in transit at strategic points within South Sudan and its borders. The FMR provides valuable insights into mobility patterns, migration drivers, and demographics of people on the move.
Between 10 and 11 October 2025, DTM collaborated with the Shelter and Settlement Unit to biometrically verify beneficiaries eligible for the Conditional Cash Assistance at Naivasha IDP Camp.
DTM’s Flow Monitoring Registry (FMR) conducts surveys on individuals in transit at strategic points within South Sudan and its borders. The FMR provides valuable insights into mobility patterns, migration drivers, and demographics of people on the move.
DTM’s Flow Monitoring Registry (FMR) conducts surveys on individuals in transit at strategic points within South Sudan and its borders. The FMR provides valuable insights into mobility patterns, migration drivers, and demographics of people on the move.
The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Flow Monitoring Registry (FMR) in South Sudan has been actively monitoring the movement of arrivals from Kenya at the Nadapal and Nimule border points.
As of August 2025, the Rotriak settlement hosts a recorded population of 27,744 displaced individuals across 3,258 households.
South Sudan is currently facing a severe humanitarian crisis characterised by extensive internal displacement. The underlying causes of these displacement dynamics are varied, and include communal clashes, land disputes, insecurity, violence, disasters, and cross-border movements.
South Sudan is currently facing a severe humanitarian crisis characterised by extensive internal displacement. The underlying causes of these displacement dynamics are varied, and include communal clashes, land disputes, insecurity, violence, disasters, and cross-border movements.
As of August 2025, the Bentiu IDP Sites host a documented population of 32,039 displaced individuals across 4,417 households.
South Sudan is currently facing a severe humanitarian crisis characterised by extensive internal displacement. The underlying causes of these displacement dynamics are varied, and include communal clashes, land disputes, insecurity, violence, disasters, and cross-border movements.
The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Flow Monitoring Registry (FMR) in South Sudan has been actively monitoring the movement of South Sudanese nationals arriving from Kenya at the Nadapal border point.
The Malakal Town Biometric Registration Centre was established in September 2016 following localised conflict among communities residing in the Malakal Protection of Civilians (PoC) site.
The Malakal Protection of Civilians (PoC) site, established in 2014 during the South Sudanese civil conflict, serves as a refuge for those fleeing violence and instability Originally set up as a temporary solution to protect vulnerable populations, the PoC has evolved into a critical hub for disp
As of August 2025, the Malakal Daniel Comboni Site host a documented population of 1,480 individuals across 334 households, marking a 99 per cent decrease since December 2024.
As of August 2025, the Malakal Way Station Site host a documented population of 1,234 individuals across 553 households.
As of July 2025, the Bentiu Internal Displaced Person (IDP) Camp hosts a documented population of 109,365 individuals across 16,490 households, marking a 6 per cent increase since March 2025.
South Sudan is currently facing a severe humanitarian crisis characterised by extensive internal displacement. The underlying causes of these displacement dynamics are varied, and include communal clashes, land disputes, insecurity, violence, disasters, and cross-border movements.
This assessment, titled the 'Durable Solutions Index' (DSI), is specifically designed to evaluate the progress made towards achieving durable solutions for IDPs, returnees, and their host communities within the particularly affected states of Upper Nile and Unity in Sou
This assessment, titled the 'Durable Solutions Index' (DSI), is specifically designed to evaluate the progress made towards achieving durable solutions for IDPs, returnees, and their host communities within the particularly affected states of Upper Nile and Unity in Sou
South Sudan - Emergency Event Tracking (January - October 2025)
2025-09-30
<p>South Sudan is currently facing a complex humanitarian crisis characterized by extensive internal displacements. The underlying causes of these displacement dynamics are varied and include communal clashes, land disputes, insecurity, violence, natural disasters, and cross-border movements…
South Sudan - Flow Monitoring Registry - January - August 2025
2025-08-31
<p>Flow monitoring aims to derive quantitative estimates of the flow of individuals through specific locations (usually border points) and to collect information about the demographic information and reasons for migration of the people moving. This helps to quantify highly mobile populations…
South Sudan - Population Count - Bentiu IDP Camp (July 2025)
2025-07-19
<p>As of July 2025, the Bentiu IDP Camp hosts a documented population of 109,365 individuals across 16,490 households, marking a six per cent increase since March 2025. This change highlights the significant fluctuations in population figures since the last comprehensive biometric…
South Sudan – Intention Survey (24 February - 3 March 2025)
2025-03-03
<p>As at March 2025, the Bentiu IDP Camp population was 102,799 individuals (15,436 households), representing a five per cent decrease since October 2024.<br>Given the significant population changes since the last overall biometric registration and verification (137,221 individuals, 31,…
South Sudan - Baseline Locations Round 16
2025-02-28
<p>This dataset presents findings from Round 16 of the Mobility Tracking exercise, conducted by the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) across South Sudan, through key-informant assessments at location-level between December 2024 and February…
South Sudan - Mobility Tracking - Baseline Assessment - Abyei AA Round 2
2025-02-28
<p>IOM DTM identified a total of 74,661 IDPs, of whom 80 per cent were previously residing abroad. A significant 99 per cent of these IDPs found shelter within the host communities. Four sub-areas: Mijak (20,077 IDPs), Rumameer (16,889 IDPs), Abyei Town (16,229 IDPs), and Ameth-Aguok (13,566…
South Sudan - Baseline Assessment Round 16
2025-02-28
<p>This dataset presents findings from Round 16 of the Mobility Tracking exercise, conducted by the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) across South Sudan, through key-informant assessments at location-level between December 2024 and February…
South Sudan - Mobility Tracking - Baseline Location- Abyei AA Round 2
2025-02-28
<p>IOM DTM identified a total of 74,661 IDPs, of whom 80 per cent were previously residing abroad. A significant 99 per cent of these IDPs found shelter within the host communities. Four sub-areas: Mijak (20,077 IDPs), Rumameer (16,889 IDPs), Abyei Town (16,229 IDPs), and Ameth-Aguok (13,566…
South Sudan - Event Tracking (Jan - Dec 2024)
2024-12-31
<p>South Sudan is currently facing a complex humanitarian crisis characterized by extensive internal displacements. The underlying causes of these displacement dynamics are varied and include communal clashes, land disputes, insecurity, violence, natural disasters, and cross-border movements…
South Sudan - Baseline Locations Round 15
2024-09-30
<p>In round 15, 1,844,914 IDPs and 2,895,002 returnees were assessed.</p>
South Sudan - Baseline Assessment Round 15
2024-09-30
<p>In round 15, 1,844,914 IDPs and 2,895,002 returnees were assessed.</p>
South Sudan - Intention Survey - Malakal Transit Center (August 2024)
2024-08-10
<p>According to the headcount conducted on August 10, 2024, the Malakal TC hosts <strong>1,498</strong> individuals (<strong>1,474</strong> South Sudanese returnees, <strong>19</strong> Sudanese nationals, and<strong> 5</strong> other nationals…
South Sudan - Intention Survey - Renk Transit Center (July 2024)
2024-07-11
<p>On the 7th of July 2024, IOM Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) conducted a rapid intention survey covering Renk TC 1, 2 and TC-Extension. A total of <strong>10,735 </strong>individuals (<strong>8,130</strong> returnees and <strong>2,605</strong>…
South Sudan - Event Tracking (June 2024)
2024-06-30
<p>South Sudan is grappling with a multifaceted humanitarian crisis marked by significant internal displacements. The factors fueling these displacement dynamics are diverse, encompassing communal clashes, land disputes, insecurity, violence, disasters, and cross-border movements.<br>…
South Sudan - Population Count - Bentiu IDP Camp (May 2024)
2024-05-31
<p>At the end of May 2024, 137,536 individuals (31,033 households) are biometrically registered as active beneficiaries in the site, representing an increase of two per cent of individuals since January following the latest biometric registration maintenance in Bentiu IDP Camp.</p><p…
Sudan Crisis - Returnee Reintegration & Perceptions Survey (March 7-14 2024)
2024-03-14
<p>This survey focuses on South Sudanese returnees from Sudan who received onward transportation assistance from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in coordination with the government of South Sudan. It was conducted over the phone with individuals who stated their destination…
Sudan Crisis - Returnee Reintegration & Perceptions Survey (February 2-16 2024)
2024-02-16
<p>This survey was administered in person with returnee heads of household in Renk to understand their plans for and potential concerns about (re)integration in their intended destinations in South Sudan.</p>
Sudan Crisis - Returnee Reintegration & Perceptions Survey (January 18 - February 1 2024)
2024-02-01
<p>This survey was administered in person with returnee heads of household in Renk to understand their plans for and potential concerns about (re)integration in their intended destinations in South Sudan.</p>
South Sudan - Event Tracking (January - December 2023)
2023-12-31
<p>IOM DTM employs Event Tracking as a more rapid and localized assessment tool complementing overall efforts to report IDP and Returnee figures nationally. IOM teams access IDP/Returnee locations and consult local key informants including community representatives, local authorities or…
South Sudan — Juba County Village Assessment Survey (1 September - 19 October 2023)
2023-10-19
<p>Between 1 September and 13 October 2023, the IOM's Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) carried out a Village Assessment Survey (VAS) in Juba County, Central Equatoria, with the goal of aiding planning for transition and recovery programs by mapping the availability of basic needs,…
