Nigeria Displacement - [IDPs] - Baseline Assessment [IOM DTM]

In Round 43, a total of 2,375,661 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) were identified in 483,467 households. This signifies a decrease of 3 per cent (or 79,529 individuals) compared to Round 42 when 2,455,190 IDPs were recorded (July 2022).

In Round 42, a total of 2,455,190 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) were identified in 501,758 households.

This report, which presents the results from Round 41 of Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) assessments carried out by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), aims to improve the understanding of the scope of internal displacement and return movements in north-east Nigeria. The report covers the period from 14 February to 30 March 2022 and reflects the trends from the six states in Nigeria’s north-east geopolitical zone. This zone is the most affected by the conflict and consists of the following states: Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe.

In Round 41, a total of 2,197,824 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) were identified in 452,219 households. This signified an increase of 1 per cent (or 26,172 individuals) compared to Round 40 when 2,171,652 IDPs were recorded (March 2022). When considering the number of IDP individuals in the past 12 months, the number of IDPs in north-east Nigeria has increased by less than one per cent or 6,631 individuals.

In response to the need for accurate and up-to-date information on human mobility and forced displacement in north-east Nigeria, IOM activated its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) to support the Government and the humanitarian community with multi-layered data on the numbers, trends, status, locations and needs of populations affected by the on-going conflict in north-east Nigeria. Round 40 of assessment was conducted from 16 November and 30 December 2021.

In Round 40, a total of 2,171,652 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) were identified in 446,740 households. This signified an increase of less than 1 per cent (or 28,705 individuals) compared to Round 39.

This dataset presents key findings from covers the period from 30 August to 15 October 2021, which presents the results from the Round 39 of Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) assessments carried out by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in North East Zone.

During Round 39, DTM identified 2,200,357 IDPs (452,363 households) as well as 1,943,445 Returnees (313,834 households).

This report presents the results from Round 38 of Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) assessments carried out by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and aims to improve the understanding of the scope of internal displacement, the plight of returnees and the needs of the displacement affected populations in North East Nigeria. The report covers the period from 21 June to 27 July 2021 and reflects the trends from the six states in Nigeria’s North East Geopolitical Zone (Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe).

In Round 38, a total of 2,182,613 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) were identified in 444,781 households. This signifies a decrease of less than 1 per cent (or 8,580 individuals) compared to Round 37 when 2,191,193 IDPs were recorded (May 2021). When comparing the number of IDP individuals during the past year, between Round 38 and Round 33, the number of IDPs in North East Nigeria has increased by almost 3 per cent or 64,063 individuals.

This report, which presents the results from the Round 37 of Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) assessments carried out by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), aims to improve the understanding of the scope of internal displacement, the plight of returnees and the needs of the displacement affected populations in north-east Nigeria. The report covers the period from 19 April to 9 June 2021 and reflects the trends from the six states in Nigeria’s north-east geopolitical zone. This zone is the most affected by the conflict and consists of the following states: Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe.

In Round 37, a total of 2,191,193 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) were identified in 445,852 households. This signifies an increase of 0.3 per cent (or 6,939 individuals) compared to the Round 36 of DTM assessments when 2,184,254 IDPs were recorded (May 2021). The number of IDPs recorded during Round 36 increased by 1.6 per cent compared to Round 35 when 2,150,243 IDPs were identified (March 2021). When comparing the Round 37 number of IDPs to Round 32 (2,088,124 IDPs as of July 2020), the number of IDPs in north-east Nigeria has increased by almost 5 per cent during the past year.

As of 22 November 2019, the DTM has identified 2,039,092 IDPs (420,994 households) across Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe States. This represents an increase of 0.2 per cent (3,860 persons) over DTM Round 29, while the number of returns from neighbouring regions into situations of secondary displacement decreased by one per cent (7,334) from previous DTM round.

The assessment was conducted in July 2019. 2,018,513 individuals and 394,236 households were recorded as being displaced in the affected states.

The assessment was conducted in May 2019. 1,980,036 individuals and 392,019 households were recorded as being displaced in the affected states.

The assessment covers the period of 20 October 2018 to 20 January 2019. Round 26 assessments could not be carried out in 13 wards due to escalation in hostilities and insecurity. As a result, 1,948,349 individuals were recorded as being displaced in the affected states. The 25th Round of assessments had identified 2,026,602 IDPs.

2,026,602 IDPs and 388,767 IDPs households. 79% of IDPs are children and women. 1,642,696 returnees 273,970 returnees households. 110 Local Government Areas (LGAs) or districts, in Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe states covered in round 25.

Round 24, covers the period of 23 July to 6 August 2018 and identified 1,926,748 displaced individuals in the six affected states, representing an increase (of 8,240 people) in comparison to 1,918,508 displaced people recorded in the last round of assessments published in June 2018. Prior to this, a two per cent increase was recorded in the last assessment, as against the number identified in Round 22 (published in April 2018).

1,918,508 IDPs and 364,323 households identified in this round. Majority of the IDPs are in Borno, followed by Adamawa and Yobe. The dataset also has year and reason of displacement.

Between 4 April and 2 May 2018, a total of 6,218 movements were recorded, including 5,777 arrivals and 441 departures at various locations. The main triggers of movements were: poor living conditions (38%), voluntary relocation (35%), military operations (11%), improved security (8%), ongoing conflict (7%), fear of attacks (1%).

1,782,490 IDPs and 339,037 households. 1,386,229 returnee individuals 28% children and 54% women. Largest IDP populations are in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe. Conflict is the main cause of displacement i.e. 96%.

1,702,680 IDPs were identified and 321,580 households. Largest IDP populations are located in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe. 1% decrease from last round. 56% children, 54% females and 7% are elderly IDPs. 96% of displacement were due to the insurgency. December 2017

1,713,771 IDPs were identified. Largest IDP populations are located in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe. 3% decrease from last round. 56% children, 54% females and 7% are elderly IDPs. 96% of displacement were due to the insurgency. October 2017

1,757,288 IDPs were identified and 322,931 households. Largest IDP populations are located in BORNO (78%), ADAMAWA (8%) and YOBE (6%). 4% decrease from last round. 56% children, 54% females and 7% are elderly IDPs. 96% of displacement were due to the insurgency. August 2017

1,825,321 IDPs were identified and 330,680 households. 3% decrease from last round. 56% children, 54% females and 7% are elderly IDPs. 96% of displacement were due to the insurgency. June 2017

1,884,331 IDPs were identified and 339,362 households. 3% increase from last round. 56% children, 55% females and 7% are elderly IDPs. 97% of displacement were due to the insurgency. May 2017

1,832,743 IDPs were identified and 326,010 households. 4% decrease from last round. 56% children, 54% females and 7% are elderly IDPs. 96% of displacement were due to the insurgency. March 2017

1,899,830 IDPs were identified and 337,353 households. 7.3% increase from last round. 56% children, 54% females and 7.5% are elderly IDPs. 97% of displacement were due to the insurgency. January 2017

1,770,444 IDPs were identified and 313,923 households with 55% children, 54% females and 7% are elderly IDPs. 97% of displacement were due to the insurgency. Total IDPs decreased 3% from last round. December 2016

1,822,541 IDPs were identified and 321,514 households. Majority of the IDPs are in Borno, followed by Adamawa and Yobe with 55% children, 53% females and 7% are elderly IDPs. October 2016

2,093,030 IDPs were identified and 370,389 households. Majority of the IDPs are in Borno, followed by Adamawa and Yobe with 54% children, 53% females and 7% are elderly IDPs. August 2016