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

In Round 47, a total of 2,271,987 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) were identified in 468,013 households. This signifies a slight decrease of one per cent (or 33,348 individuals) compared to Round 46 when 2,305,335 IDPs were recorded (December 2023). During Round 47, IDP assessments were conducted in 2,299 locations across the six states of north-east Nigeria. The assessed locations included 266 camps and camp-like settlements and 2,033 locations where internally displaced persons lived among host communities. Furthermore, 2,093,604 returnees were recorded in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) states during the Round 47 assessment. This number represents an increase of 9,769 individuals or less than one per cent compared to Round 46 when 2,083,835 returnees were recorded in December 2023.

In Round 46, a total of 2,305,335 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) were identified in 472,239 households. This signifies a slight increase of less than one per cent (or 9,801 individuals) compared to Round 45 when 2,295,534 IDPs were recorded (June 2023). During Round 46, IDP assessments were conducted in 2,333 locations across the six states of north-east Nigeria. The assessed locations included 273 camps and camp-like settlements and 2,060 locations where internally displaced persons lived among host communities. Furthermore, 2,083,835 returnees were recorded in the Round 46 assessment. This number represents an increase of 8,578 individuals or less than one per cent compared to Round 45 when 2,075,257 returnees were recorded in June 2023.

As of June 2023, the DTM identified a total of 2,295,534 IDPs in 471,346 households and 2,075,257 returnees in 341,895 households. The IDP population included IDPs in camps and camp-like settings (921,201 individuals or 40%) and IDPs residing in host communities (1,374,333 individuals or 60%). The returnee population included IDP returnees (1,866,796 individuals or 90%) and returnees from abroad (208,461 individuals or 10%).

A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community. Data collection for IDPs took place between December 2022 and February 2023 in 2,482 localities in the six states of north-east Nigeria (Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Gombe, Taraba and Bauchi). As of February 2023, the DTM identified 2,388,703 IDPs in 488,163 households. The IDP population included IDPs in camps and camp-like settings (834,836 individuals or 35%) and IDPs residing in host communities (1,553,867 individuals or 65%).

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). 2,100,180 returnees were recorded in the Round 43 assessment. This number represents an increase of 117,050 individuals or more than six per cent compared to Round 41 when 1,983,130 returnees were recorded in June 2022.

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.

During round 41, IDP assessments were conducted in 2,365 locations across the six states of north-east Nigeria. The assessed locations included 290 camps and camp-like settlements and 2,075 locations where internally displaced persons lived among host communities.

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. During Round 40, IDP assessments were conducted in 2,371 locations (down from 2,381 locations in Round 39). Assessed locations included 299 camps and camp-like settlements (a decrease from 309 camps/camp-like settings in Round 39 as a result of the camp closures in the LGAs M.M.C. and Jere in Borno State) and 2,072 locations where internally displaced persons lived among host communities (no change since Round 39). The purpose was to understand better the gaps in services provided and the needs of the affected population. Site assessments included an analysis of sector-wide needs, shelter and non-food items, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food and nutrition, health, education, livelihood, security, communication and protection. This dataset presents key findings from these site assessments. DTM identified 861,113 IDPs living in the 299 assessed sites. Eighty per cent of IDPs were women and children, 67 per cent of IDPs cited tarpaulin as the most needed shelter material, while 44 per cent of IDPs cited blanket/mat as the most needed NFI, 14 per cent of IDPs do not have access to regular medication, and 23 per cent of IDPs do not have access to food support. In 86 per cent of the sites surveyed, IDPs cited food as the main unmet need.

This dataset, which presents the results from Round 39 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 30 August to 15 October 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 39, a total of 2,200,357 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) were identified in 452,363 households. This signified an increase of less than 1 per cent (or 17,744 individuals) compared to Round 38 when 2,182,613 IDPs were recorded (July 2021). The number of IDPs recorded during Round 39 also increased by 9,164 individuals or less than 1 per cent compared to Round 37 when 2,191,193 IDPs were identified (May 2021). When comparing the number of IDP individuals between Round 39 and Round 34 (September 2020), the number of IDPs in north-east Nigeria has increased by almost 3 per cent or 56,222 individuals during the past year. During Round 39, IDP assessments were conducted in 2,381 locations (up from 2,380 locations in Round 38) with the purpose of understanding better the gaps in services provided and the needs of the affected population. Site assessments included an analysis of sector-wide needs, shelter and non-food items, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food and nutrition, health, education, livelihood, security, communication and protection.

This dataset contains only internal displaced persons living in camps and camp-like settlements. During Round 38, site assessments were conducted in 2,380 locations. Assessed locations included 309 camps and camp-like settlements as well as 2,071 locations where internally displaced persons were living among host communities (down from 2,089 in Round 37). The purpose was to better understand the gaps in services provided and the needs of the affected population. Site assessments included an analysis of sector-wide needs, shelter and non-food items, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food and nutrition, health, education, livelihood, security, communication and protection.

For Round 32, 2,088,124 or 429,442 households were recorded as displaced, an increase of 41,520 persons (2%) against the last assessment (Round 31) conducted in February 2020 when 2,046,604 or 420,072 households were identified as internally displaced persons (IDPs).

For Round 31, 2,046,604 or 420,072 households were recorded as displaced, an increase of 7,512 persons against the last assessment conducted in December 2019 when 2,039,092 internally displaced persons (IDPs) were identified

293 sties assessed and 856,480 individuals in sites. 80% are women & children. 68% cited malaria as the most common health problem. 10% do not have access to regular medicine. 17% do not have access to food. 65% cited traupalin as the most needed shelter material. 8% complained of not having portable water.

2,035,232 individuals were recorded as displaced in affected states, an increase of less than one per cent or 16,719 compared with 2,018,513 IDPs that were recorded in Round 28

The assessment was conducted in July 2019. 864,179 individuals and 187,591 households were recorded in the assessed sites.

The assessment was conducted in May 2019. 823,308 individuals and 180,859 households were recorded in the assessed sites.

Over the Round 26 reporting period, escalation in hostilities significantly restricted coverage of DTM assessments. In all, 1,948,349 individuals were recorded as being displaced in the affected states in Round 26, a decrease of four per cent (or 78,253 individuals) in the number of IDPs recorded since the last round of assessment published in November 2018.

The dataset contains data on IDPs disaggregated by age and sex at sub admin level. Round 25 identified 2,026,602 individuals as being displaced in the affected states, representing an increasing trend in number. Assessed sites included 298 camps and camp-like settings and 2,159 locations where IDPs were residing with host communities. Site assessments included an analysis of sector-wide needs, including shelter and non-food items, water, sanitaton and hygiene (WASH), food and nutrition, health, education, livelihood, protection etc.

767,507 individuals & 154,026 households identified in camps and camps like settings. 57% of the IDPs population are children, 70% are female of all ages. July 2018

753,761 individuals & 153,049 households identified in camps and camps like settings. 57% of the IDPs population are children, 70% are female of all ages. June 2018

As of 18 April 2018, the DTM has identified 1,881,198 IDPs (357,016 households) across Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe States. This represents an increase of 6 per cent (98,708 individuals) from the previous DTM Round. The increase in the identified number of IDPs is attributable to the arrival of Nigerians from neighboring countries into situations of secondary displacement, as well as communal clashes and population movement on account of military operations.

Assessments conducted in 2,244 sites whcih included 257 camps and camp-like seting and 1,987 locations. Identified 709,156 IDPs, 6% increase compared to last asssessment.

251 camp or camps like settings, 63% classified as collective settlements or centers and 35% as camps. Almost all camps were spontaneous. 88% IDPs origin from Borno. 665,931 individuals identified in camps or camps-like setting out of which 81% are women and children. 37% have been displaced previously. 3% do not have access to food and 40% children with no access to Education. December 2017.

251 camp or camps like settings where 80% in one state i.e. Borno. 673,638 individuals identified in camps or camps-like settings out of which 81% are women and children. September - October 2017.

242 camp or camps like settings where 80% in one state i.e. Borno. 658,841 individuals identified in camps or camps-like settings out of which 80% are women and children. June - August 2017.

235 camp or camps like settings where 77% in one state i.e. Borno. 667,372 individuals and 124,167 households identified in camps or camps-like settings. May - June 2017.

229 camp or camps like settings. 656,492 individuals and 124,324 households identified in camps or camps-like settings. April - May 2017.

206 camp or camps like settings. 576,795 individuals and 108,399 households identified in camps or camps-like settings. March 2017.

180 camp or camps like settings. 592,067 individuals and 109,157 households identified in camps or camps-like settings. January 2017.

164 camp or camps like settings. 430,932 individuals live in camps or camp like settings. October 2016.

161 camp or camps like settings. 398,749 individuals and 74,915 households identified in camps or camps-like settings. 60% of the IDP population are children, 55% are females and 6% are above 60 years of age. October 2016.

318,646 individuals have identified to be living in camps and camps like settings. 58% of the IDP population are children, 57% are females and 6% are above 60 years of age . August 2016.