Where is displacement concentrated in Syria?
IDPs in Syria
Internal displacement in Syria is concentrated in regions most affected by the Syrian Civil War, with the largest IDP populations clustered near active conflict zones, climate-stressed areas, and provincial capitals hosting secondary movers from rural districts.
Sub-national displacement mapping for Syria draws on IOM DTM area assessments, OCHA inter-cluster severity scoring, and cluster partner field reports. Regional concentration shifts as frontlines move, but consistently the largest IDP populations sit close to areas of recent fighting, in administrative centres that offer protection and services, and along established cross-border movement corridors.
Host communities in high-displacement regions face significant strain on housing, public services, water and labour markets. The ratio of IDPs to host population is the most useful indicator of localised pressure, and is routinely tracked in OCHA dashboards.
Data sources
- UNHCR
- OCHA
- IOM DTM
- ACLED
Figures synthesised from primary humanitarian data partners. Numbers update on monthly cycles as new field assessments and registration data are released.
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