Yemen

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Displaced population tracked by DTM in Yemen
Latest IDP estimates from IDMC
3,635,000
In Yemen, IDMC GRID Dec 2019
Total population in Yemen
As of 2018 World Bank
Region
Middle East and North Africa

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  • Administrative division with available number of displaced persons
  • Site assessed by DTM

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As of 1 April 2016, the TFPM Report Dashboard identified 2,755,916 displaced individuals  (452,449 displaced households) in Yemen. 26% of the displaced individuals are men and 29% are women.

 

The 7th TFPM Report for Yemen has identified 2,430,178 displaced individuals compared compared to 2,509,062 individuals in the 6th report (a decrease of 78,884 individuals).

In Ibb, with a population of 2,719,000 people, 104,316 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and 3,108 returnees were registered. Dissagregated by sex and age, the following data was registered in relation to the IDPs: 23% men, 25% women, 27% girls, 25% boys.

 

On the 10th December the TFPM had identified approximately 2.5 million people to have fled their homes in the whole of Yemen and observed a decrease in the overall displaced population in the south with a shift in focus to the northern governorates since 15th October, 2015.

The 6th TFPM Report for Yemen has identified 444,165 displaced households (2,509,068 individuals) compared to 372,969 households (2,305,048 individuals) in the previous report.

In the first week of November 2015, two cyclones, Chapala and Megh, made landfall across the southern coastal region of Yemen. IOM conducted rapid assessments in the affected areas to monitor the situation.

Since the beginning of November two cyclones, Chapala and Megh, made landfall in the southern governorates of Yemen.

As of 5 August 2015, the TFPM has identified 1,439,118 internally displaced persons (IDPs) (245,919 households) in Yemen. Hajjah governorate continues to host the highest number of IDPs (298,788 individuals), followed by Al Dhale'e (235,656 individuals) and Aden (195,325 individuals).

As of 31 May 2015, the TFPM has identified 1,267,590 internally displaced persons (IDPs) (219,104 households) in Yemen. Hajjah governorate hosts the highes number hosting of IDPs, with 298,788 displaced persons, followed by Al Dhale’e with 227,414 IDPs.

As of 31 May 2015, the TFPM has identified 1,019,762 internally displaced persons (IDPs) (158,887 households) in Yemen.

In connection with the ongoing conflict, 2,179,278 internally displaced persons (IDPs) who remain in a situation of displacement across 21 governorates; the majority, 51%, are displaced in Hajjah, Taizz, and Sana’a.

A map indicating the movements of IDP families from and within: Al Mukha, Maqbanah, At Ta'iziyan, Al Ma'afer, Al Wazi'iyah and Dhubab districts. 

As of 5 August 2015 1,439,118 IDPs comprising 245,919 households were identified. The Hajja governorate hosted the highest number of IDPs, 298,788. 

An increase of 325,738 IDPs (13%) was noted from the 7th report. While further displacement decreased in the south, it continued to be documented in the north.

As of 24 March 2016 IOM has assisted 53,706 IDPs in Abyan, Aden, Al Dhale’e, Hadhramaut, Lahj, Al Mahrah, Sa’adah, Shabwah, Socotra and Taizz governorates through shelter and NFI support. 13,684 vulnerable migrants were provided with health assistance in migrant-concentrated areas and between 24

As of April 2016 942,342 individuals comprising 157,057 households were recorded in the IOM area of responsibility. This is an area comprised of 12 governorates: Abyan, Al Bayda, Al Mahara, Aden, Al Dhale’e, Al Jawf, Hadramaut, Ibb, Lahj, Shabwah, Socotra and Taizz.

As of 6 July 2015 1,267,590 IDPs comprising 219,104 were identified in Yemen. These dashboards show the spread of these IDPs across 21 governorates and indicate the numbers of IDPs displaced within and outside their governorates of origin.

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