The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sudan increased by approximately 27 per cent, from 9,052,822 IDPs in December 2023 to 11,532,822 IDPs in December 2024.
During 2024, the states with the largest increase in IDPs during 2024 were: Gedaref, North Darfur, River Nile, South Darfur, and Blue Nile. The total number of IDPs decreased in two states during 2024: Aj Jazirah and Sennar.
There were 389 incidents that triggered sudden displacement in Sudan during 2024, as reported by DTM Early Warning Flash Alerts. These included attacks and conflict (226), floods (130), and fire (31).
