Aden (South24 Center)

Yemen recorded its highest rate of disaster-induced Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in 2024 since the outbreak of war, with 492,000 disaster-related displacements compared to 36,000 from violence and armed conflict, according to the 2025 Global Report on Internal Displacement released Tuesday (May 13).

The report revealed that Yemen’s total internally displaced population reached 4.8 million by the end of 2024, ranking sixth highest globally. The majority of disaster displacements occurred in Hodeidah, Hajjah, and Marib governorates, which suffered widespread floods that destroyed homes and critical infrastructure.

The report noted that the floods not only displaced populations in these areas, but in Hodeidah floods also dislodged landmines and unexploded ordnance, causing casualties and compounding the risks for humanitarian aid delivery.

In response to the escalating crisis, the Yemeni government launched the ’Internal Displacement Solutions Fund‘ or ‘Durable Solution Programs’ in 2024 to support displaced populations and pursue durable solutions, including voluntary return, resettlement, or local integration.

The report highlighted that the ongoing conflict, climate change, and crumbling infrastructure are interconnected drivers of Yemen’s displacement crisis. It called for integrating displacement into development plans and strengthening the local-international coordination to ensure more effective and sustainable responses.