Cameroon Displacement - [IDPs, Returnees, Refugees] - Baseline Assessment [IOM DTM]

Data collection for round 27 was conducted from 18 to 29 August 2023 through 3,715 key informants, accross 1,283 localities. During this round, 700,766 internally displaced individuals were identified, including 453,661 IDPs, 198,940 Returnees, and 48,165 Out-of-camp refugees

Data collection for round 26 was conducted from 8 to 20 February 2023 through 3,715 key informants, in 6 departments (Diamaré, Logone Et Chari, Mayo Danay, Mayo Kani, Mayo Sava and Mayo Tsanaga) ) of the Far North region. During this round, 680,512 mobile individuals were identified, including 427,833 IDPs, 203,166 Returnees, and 49,513 Out-of-camp refugees

During this twenty-fifth cycle of monitoring of displacements (Round 25), the DTM identified 573,184 mobile individuals in August 2022 who left as follows: 385,372 (67%) internally displaced persons including 138,152 (24%) Returned and 49,660 (9%) Out-of-camp refugees.

During this round 24, an estimated total of more than 558,000 individuals was identified, including 378,000 IDPs, including 50,000 refugees out of camp and 131,000 returnees. The number of IDPs has increased by 6 percent, the number of refugees out of camp has decreased by 5 percent and the number of returnees has decreased by 3 percent since the last round.

This dataset gives an overview of the situation in the Far North region of Cameroon, where insecurity linked to the violence of armed extremist groups and, to a lesser extent, climatic phenomena and seasonal rains, have given rise to significant population movements. The information presented in this dataset was collected from displaced people with the agreement and support of local authorities, between July 7 and 18, 2021. In round 23 of the DTM, an estimated total of nearly 550,000 individuals was identified, including 357,631 IDPs, including 51,997 refugees out of camp and 135,257 returnees. The mobile population in the region has increased by 6 percent compared to the previous round (March 2021). The number of IDPs has increased by 5 percent, the number of refugees out of camp has increased by 6 percent and the number of returnees has increased by 9 percent since the last round.

Round 22 data collection took place between 12 March and 31 March 2021. During this round, a total of 514,747 individuals were identified, 341,535 IDPs (55,912 households), 48,902 out-of-camp refugees (8,111 households) and 124,310 returnees (18,563 households).

The file has IDPs, Refugees and Returnees information along with information on COVID-19. There is are summary and analysis sheets in the file for better understanding.

Data was collected between 25 November and 6 December 2019. The displaced population is estimated at 461,664 individuals (297,380 IDPs, 47,305 out of camp refugees and 116,979 returnees). 931 locations were assessed including 68 new villages.

Data was collected between 12-25 August 2019. The displaced population is estimated at 428,289 individuals (270,870 IDPs, 46,845 out of camp refugees and 110,574 returnees). 863 villages were evaluated, including 10 new villages. 50.2% of the displaced population were male and 49.8% were female. 62% were under 18 years old. 49% of IDPs lived with host families, 27% lived in spontaneous sites, 15% lived in rental homes, 7% lived in new homes and 2 per cent live in collective centers. The priority needs of those displaced were drinking water, food and health care.

Data collected on the displacement situation in the Far North Region of Cameroon between 28 March and 8 April 2019. The displaced population is estimated at 423,835 individuals, 262,831 IDPs, 50,981 out of camp refugees and 110,023 returnees.

Data collected in the Far North Region of Cameroon between 1—13th of February 2019. The displaced population is estimated at 442,683 individuals (253,813 IDPs, 79,787 out of camp refugees and 109,083 returnees). 844 villages were evaluated including 9 new villages. 66 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.

The displaced population in Cameroon's Far North Region is estimated at 392,027 individuals (245,725 IDPs, 40,396 out of camp refugees and 105,906 returnees).

The displaced population in Cameroon's Far North Region is estimated at 387,035 individuals (244,347 IDPs, 41,763 out of camp refugees and 100,925 returnees). 806 villages were evaluated including 4 new villages. 66 uninhabited villages were identified.

Data was collected between 13-26 June 2018. The displaced population is estimated at 359,222 individuals (2227,581 IDPs, 39,403 out of camp refugees and 92,238 returnees). 786 villages were evaluated including 27 new villages. 68 uninhabited villages were identified. 93% of the target population is displaced due to armed conflict in the Region and 7% is displaced due to flooding and other climatic factors.

The displaced population is estimated at 352,921 individuals: 238,099 internally displaced persons (IDPs), 31,681 non-camp refugees and 83,141 returned. 92% of displaced populations are displaced by armed conflict in the region. 7% of displacements are caused by floods, drought and other climatic factors. 1% of trips are caused by other unspecified reasons. Data collected from 12 to 24th of April

The displaced population is estimated 342,416 individuals (241,030 IDPs, 31,656 out of camp refugees and 69,730 returnees). 747 villages were evaluated including 4 new villages. 69 uninhabited villages were identified. 91% of the target population is displaced due to armed conflict in the region and 9% is displaced due to flooding and other climatic factors. 51% of the displaced population is male and 49% is female. 65% are under 18 years old, while 3% are 60 years old or older. 45% of those displaced live with host families, 15% live in rented houses, 22% live in spontaneous sites, 14% returned to their original dwelling, and one per cent live in the open air without shelter.

he displaced population is estimated at 335,016 individuals (241,987 IDPs,29,337 out of camp refugees and 63,692 returnees). 743 villages were evaluated including 14 new villages. 60 uninhabited villages were identified. 92% of the target population is displaced due to armed conflict in the Region and 8% is displaced due to flooding and other climatic factors. 47% of those displaced live with host families, 16% rent houses, 23% live in spontaneous sites, and less than one per cent live in the open air without shelter.

The displaced population is estimated at 328,785 individuals (237,967 IDPs, 29,728 unregistered refugees and 61,090 returnees). 726 villages were evaluated including 3 new villages. 56 uninhabited villages were identified. 92% of the target population is displaced due to armed conflict in the Region. 46% of those displaced live with host families, 16% rent houses, 24% live in spontaneous sites, 14% returned to their original dwellings, 1% live in collective centers and 1% live in the open air without shelter.

Identified an estimated 318,929 individuals comprising 228,443 IDPs, 32,459 unregistered refugees and 58,027 returnees. 674 villages were surveyed including 56 new villages. 96% of the assessed population were displaced due to armed conflict in the region. 51% of the displaced population are men and boys, while 49% are women and girls. 53% of the population are children from 0 to 12 years of age. 52% of displaced households live with host families, 24% occupy rental space, 17% live in spontaneous sites, 4% live in collective centres and 2% live in exposed, open air environments.

223,642 IDPs (39,002 households), 30,593 unregistered refugees (4,987 households) and 43,435 returnees (7,347 households).