Ethiopia
About Ethiopia
Ethiopia faces one of the most complex human mobility environments in the world, with a range of social, economic, political, and climatic factors driving populations within and outside its borders. .
The Data and Research Unit (DRU) at IOM Ethiopia, through its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) methodology, gathers and analyzes data to disseminate critical multi layered information on the mobility, vulnerabilities, and needs of displaced and mobile populations that enables decision makers and responders to provide these populations with better context specific assistance. Since its launch in September 2016 in Ethiopia, the DTM has grown to be a fully integrated component of Ethiopia’s national and sub-national information management architecture, as it is the official source of data on internal displacement in the country. In Ethiopia, DRU implements the following three DTM components: Mobility Tracking (MT), Flow Monitoring (FM) and Surveys.
Mobility Tracking (MT) captures internal displacement and return through three annual rounds of Site Assessment (SA) (focused on IDPs, their multisectoral needs and the availability of services in their areas of displacement) and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) (focused on host community capacity to absorb returns targeting returning IDPs and their access to services with a focus on livelihoods and reintegration). MT data is largely used to inform humanitarian response and development planning and as such is coordinated with both humanitarian and development actors in country as well as with the Ethiopia Disaster Risk Management Commission.
Flow Monitoring (FM) captures inter-and intra-regional migration flows daily at key identified transit locations. This information is largely used to inform developmental programming including migrant assistance and protection programming. Through a route-based analysis, FM data has played a pivotal role in providing evidence base to respond to the Sudan crisis coordination.
Through the regular nationwide SA and VAS tools that fall under the MT component of the DTM methodology, the DRU builds and regularly updates a master-list of locations and information about how mobile population categories are geographically spread throughout the country. The baseline information contained in the master-lists allows for the construction of sampling frameworks and the selection of statistically representative samples. Using the sampling frameworks obtained through the nationwide regular assessments, DRU is able to plan and implement household level and individual Surveys to provide representative, granular information which can be triangulated with pre-existing DTM data, as well as external data sources. This data enables the humanitarian and development communities to obtain important insight into the needs, conditions, vulnerabilities, and intentions of mobile populations which can be particularly useful in informing programs, especially with regards to durable solutions, livelihoods, and other Humanitarian, Development and Peace Nexus (HDPN) related programming and policy initiatives.
DTM Ethiopia deploys over 200 staff and enumerators to track displacement, returns and mobile populations in the country.
More information on the methodology can be found under resources.
Current Donors
- Norway
- USAID
- DG ECHO
- DG INTPA
- European Commission
- MPTF
Since December 2024, the north east of Ethiopia and in particular Afar and Oromia regions have experienced a surge in seismic activity linked to the Fentale volcanic complex.
Since December 2024, the north east of Ethiopia and in particular Afar and Oromia regions have experienced a surge in seismic activity linked to the Fentale volcanic complex.
Since December 2024, the north east of Ethiopia and in particular Afar and Oromia regions have experienced a surge in seismic activity linked to the Fentale volcanic complex.
In Ethiopia, IOM observes daily movements across six cross-border points through its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) methodology and Flow Monitoring Registry (FMR) tool.
In December 2024, a total of 34,819 movements were observed across the six flow monitoring points (FMPs) in Ethiopia. This represents an 11.8% increase in daily average movements in comparison with November 2024 when an average of 1,004 movements per day were observed.
Since December 2024, the north east of Ethiopia and in particular Afar and Oromia regions have experienced a surge in seismic activity linked to the Fentale volcanic complex (OCHA).
Since December 2024, the north east of Ethiopia and in particular Afar and Oromia regions have experienced a surge in seismic activity linked to the Fentale volcanic complex (OCHA).
Since December 2024, the north east of Ethiopia and in particular Afar and Oromia regions have experienced a surge in seismic activity linked to the Fentale volcanic complex.
Since December 2024, the north east of Ethiopia and in particular Afar and Oromia regions have experienced a surge in seismic activity linked to the Fentale volcanic complex.
Between July and August 2024, IOM's Data and Research Unit (DRU), through its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) methodology, deployed the Site Assessment (SA) round 37 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) round 20 to assess the mobility, needs and vulnerabilities of Internally Displaced Persons (
Between July and August 2024, IOM's Data and Research Unit (DRU), through its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) methodology, deployed the Site Assessment (SA) round 37 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) round 20 to assess the mobility, needs and vulnerabilities of Internally Displaced Persons (
Between July and August 2024, IOM's Data and Research Unit (DRU), through its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) methodology, deployed the Site Assessment (SA) round 37 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) round 20 to assess the mobility, needs and vulnerabilities of Internally Displaced Persons (
Between July and August 2024, IOM's Data and Research Unit (DRU), through its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) methodology, deployed the Site Assessment (SA) round 37 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) round 20 to assess the mobility, needs and vulnerabilities of Internally Displaced Persons (
Between July and August 2024, IOM DTM deployed the SA round 37 and VAS round 20, in 10 regions and 1 Contested Area across Ethiopia.
In November 2024, a total of 30,133 movements were observed across the six flow monitoring points (FMPs) in Ethiopia. This represents a 1.1% increase in daily average movements in comparison with October 2024 when an average of 993 movements per day were observed.
In October 2024, a total of 30,785 movements were observed across the six flow monitoring points (FMPs) in Ethiopia. This represents a 5.9% increase in daily average movements in comparison with September 2024 when an average of 938 movements per day were observed.
Cross functional teams from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Microsoft AI For Good Lab have collaborated to identify communities in Ethiopia that are exposed to risks from flooding. Key findings include:
In September 2024, a total of 28,127 movements were observed across the six flow monitoring points (FMPs) in Ethiopia. This represents a 23.5% decrease in daily average movements in comparison with August 2024 when an average of 1,226 movements per day were observed.
In August 2024, a total of 37,995 movements were observed across the six flow monitoring points (FMPs) in Ethiopia. This represents an 11% decrease in daily average movements in comparison with July 2024 when an average of 1,377 movements per day were observed.
In July 2024, a total of 42,688 movements were observed across the six flow monitoring points (FMPs) in Ethiopia. This represents a 30.1% increase in daily average movements in comparison with June 2024 when an average of 1,058 movements per day were observed.
In June 2024, a total of 31,746 movements were observed across the six flow monitoring points (FMPs) in Ethiopia. This represents a 9.1% decrease in daily average movements in comparison with May 2024 when an average of 1,164 movements per day were observed.
The EU-funded Individual Measure 3 (IM3) project "Sustainable support to persons displaced by conflict and natural disasters and their host communities in Afar, Amhara, Benishangul Gumz and Tigray” aims to sustainably enhance the protection and response to basic needs, for forcibly displ
The EU-funded Individual Measure 3 (IM3) project "Sustainable support to persons displaced by conflict and natural disasters and their host communities in Afar, Amhara, Benishangul Gumz and Tigray” aims to sustainably enhance the protection and response to basic needs, for forcibly displ
The EU-funded Individual Measure 3 (IM3) project "Sustainable support to persons displaced by conflict and natural disasters and their host communities in Afar, Amhara, Benishangul Gumz and Tigray” aims to sustainably enhance the protection and response to basic needs, for forcibly displ
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 20
2024-08-28
<p>Between July and August 2024, IOM DTM deployed the Site Assessment (SA) round 37 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) round 20, in 10 regions and 1 Contested Area across Ethiopia. SA is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more IDP households, and the VAS is conducted in…
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 37
2024-08-28
<p>Between July and August 2024, IOM DTM deployed the Site Assessment (SA) round 37 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) round 20, in 10 regions and 1 Contested Area across Ethiopia. SA is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more IDP households, and the VAS is conducted in…
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 36
2024-05-01
<p>Between April and May 2024, IOM DTM deployed the SA round 36 and VAS round 19, in 11 regions across Ethiopia. The November - December 2023 data (Round 35 for SA and Round 18 for VAS) was compiled with the April - May 2024 data (Round 36 for SA and Round 19 for VAS) to consolidate national…
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 19
2024-04-28
<p>Between April and May 2024, IOM DTM deployed the SA round 36 and VAS round 19, in 11 regions across Ethiopia. The November - December 2023 data (Round 35 for SA and Round 18 for VAS) was compiled with the April - May 2024 data (Round 36 for SA and Round 19 for VAS) to consolidate national…
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 35
2023-12-31
<p>Between 23 November and 31 December 2023, IOM’s DTM deployed Site Assessment (SA) Round 35 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) Round 18. SA is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more IDP households, and the VAS is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more returning…
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 18
2023-12-31
<p>Between November and December 2023, IOM’s DTM deployed Site Assessment (SA) Round 35 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) Round 18.</p><p>According to data collected through the Site Assessment round 35 November and December 2023, an estimated 3,194,413 IDPs (635,724 IDP…
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 34
2023-09-02
<p>Between 01 August and 02 September 2023, IOM’s DTM deployed Site Assessment (SA) Round 34 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) Round 17, carrying out a multisectoral location assessment. SA is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more IDP households, and the VAS is conducted in…
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 17
2023-09-02
Between 01 August and 02 September 2023, IOM’s DTM deployed Site Assessment (SA) Round 34 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) Round 17, carrying out a multisectoral location assessment. SA is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more IDP households, and the VAS is conducted in locations…
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 16 - Tigray
2023-06-29
In Tigray village assessment survey round 16, 963 villages were covered. 1,256,297 returning IDPs and 296,229 returning IDP households were identified.
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 33
2023-06-29
In June 2023, IOM DTM deployed Site Assessment (SA) Round 33 (figure update) in 281 sites across Afar, Amhara, Oromia, Sidama, SNNP and Somali regions of Ethiopia. The SA Round 32 data (November 2022 - January 2023) was compiled with the figure update SA Round 33 (June 2023) data to develop a…
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 33 - Tigray
2023-06-28
In Tigray site assessment round 33, 643 sites were covered. 1,021,798 IDPs and 250,468 IDP households were identified.
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 16
2023-06-26
In June 2023, IOM DTM deployed the Village Assessment Survey (VAS) Round 16 (figure update) in 64 villages across Afar, Amhara, Oromia, SNNP and South West Ethiopia Peoples' regions of Ethiopia. The VAS Round 15 data (November 2022 - January 2023) was compiled with the figure update VAS Round…
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 32
2023-01-09
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. In round 32, 3143255 IDPs and 579672 IDP households were identified.
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 15
2023-01-08
The purpose of VAS is to assess the capacity of villages to absorb returns through the availability of services with a focus on livelihoods and reintegration. Demographic information was collected through representative sampling at the village level at a 95% confidence interval and a 10% margin of…
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 31
2022-09-17
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.
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 14
2022-09-17
A village assessment survey (VAS) is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It collects data on returning IDPs, IDPs, returned migrants and host community members. VAS evaluates the absorption capacity of villages to receive returning IDPs with a focus on accessibility of services, livelihoods and…
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 30
2022-07-09
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.
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 13
2022-07-08
A village assessment survey (VAS) is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It collects data on returning IDPs, IDPs, returned migrants and host community members. VAS evaluates the absorption capacity of villages to receive returning IDPs with a focus on accessibility of services, livelihoods and…
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 29
2022-04-18
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.
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 12
2022-04-09
A village assessment survey (VAS) is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It collects data on returning IDPs, IDPs, returned migrants and host community members. VAS evaluates the absorption capacity of villages to receive returning IDPs with a focus on accessibility of services, livelihoods and…
Between April and May 2024, IOM DTM deployed the SA round 36 and VAS round 19, in 11 regions across Ethiopia. The November - December 2023 data (Round 35 for SA and Round 18 for VAS) was compiled with the April - May 2024 data (Round 36 for SA and Round 19 for VAS) to consolidate national IDP and returning IDP figures updated to May 2024. The locations assessed during both rounds of data collection are not duplicated in the consolidated figures. The National Returns Map visualizes locations of return, density of return caseload, primary reasons for initial displacement, estimated return figures, and access constraints.
Between April and May 2024, IOM DTM deployed the SA round 36 and VAS round 19, in 11 regions across Ethiopia. The November - December 2023 data (Round 35 for SA and Round 18 for VAS) was compiled with the April - May 2024 data (Round 36 for SA and Round 19 for VAS) to consolidate national IDP and returning IDP figures updated to May 2024. The locations assessed during both rounds of data collection are not duplicated in the consolidated figures. The National Displacement Map visualizes locations of displacement, density of displacement caseload, primary reasons for displacement, estimated displacement figures, and access constraints.
Between 23 November and 31 December 2023, IOM’s DTM deployed Site Assessment (SA) Round 35 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) Round 18. SA is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more IDP households, and the VAS is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more returning IDP households that returned after 1 January 2022. It is to be noted that South Ethiopia region was not included due to operational constraints. The map visualizes locations of displacement, preferred durable solutions by region, and access constraints.
Between 23 November and 31 December 2023, IOM’s DTM deployed Site Assessment (SA) Round 35 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) Round 18. SA is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more IDP households, and the VAS is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more returning IDP households that returned after 1 January 2022. It is to be noted that South Ethiopia region was not included due to operational constraints. The map visualizes locations of displacement, length of displacement by region, and access constraints.
Between 23 November and 31 December 2023, IOM’s DTM deployed Site Assessment (SA) Round 35 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) Round 18. SA is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more IDP households, and the VAS is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more returning IDP households that returned after 1 January 2022. It is to be noted that South Ethiopia region was not included due to operational constraints. The map visualizes locations of displacement, primary reasons for displacement by region, and access constraints.
Between 23 November and 31 December 2023, IOM’s DTM deployed Site Assessment (SA) Round 35 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) Round 18. SA is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more IDP households, and the VAS is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more returning IDP households that returned after 1 January 2022. It is to be noted that South Ethiopia region was not included due to operational constraints. The National Displacement Map visualizes locations of displacement, density of displacement caseload, primary reasons for displacement, estimated displacement figures, and access constraints.
Between 23 November and 31 December 2023, IOM’s DTM deployed Site Assessment (SA) Round 35 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) Round 18. SA is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more IDP households, and the VAS is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more returning IDP households that returned after 1 January 2022. It is to be noted that South Ethiopia region was not included due to operational constraints. The National Returns Map visualizes locations of return, density of return caseload, primary reasons for initial displacement, estimated return figures, and access constraints.
Between August and September 2023, IOM’s DTM deployed Site Assessment (SA) Round 34 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) Round 17, carrying out a multisectoral location assessment. It is to be noted that Amhara region was largely uncovered this round due to increased insecurity, and both the IDP and returning IDP caseloads should likely be higher. The National Displacement Map visualizes locations of displacement, density of displacement caseload, primary reasons for displacement, estimated displacement figures, and access constraints.
Between August and September 2023, IOM’s DTM deployed Site Assessment (SA) Round 34 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) Round 17, carrying out a multisectoral location assessment. It is to be noted that Amhara region was largely uncovered this round due to increased insecurity, and both the IDP and returning IDP caseloads should likely be higher. The National Displacement Map visualizes locations of displacement, density of displacement caseload, primary reasons for displacement, estimated displacement figures, and access constraints.
Between April and June 2023, IOM DTM deployed Site Assessment (SA) Round 33 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) Round 16, carrying out a multisectoral location assessment in Tigray region, and a figure update in selected high mobility locations across the rest of Ethiopia. The November 2022 - January 2023 data (Round 32 for SA and Round 15 for VAS) was compiled with the April - June 2023 data (Round 33 for SA and Round 16 for VAS) to consolidate national IDP and returning IDP figures updated to June 2023. The locations assessed during both rounds of data collection are not duplicated in the consolidated figures. The National Returns Map visualizes locations of return, density of return caseload, primary reasons for initial displacement, estimated return figures, and access constraints.
Between April and June 2023, IOM DTM deployed Site Assessment (SA) Round 33 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) Round 16, carrying out a multisectoral location assessment in Tigray region, and a figure update in selected high mobility locations across the rest of Ethiopia. The November 2022 - January 2023 data (Round 32 for SA and Round 15 for VAS) was compiled with the April - June 2023 data (Round 33 for SA and Round 16 for VAS) to consolidate national IDP and returning IDP figures updated to June 2023. The locations assessed during both rounds of data collection are not duplicated in the consolidated figures. The National Displacement Map visualizes locations of displacement, density of displacement caseload, primary reasons for displacement, estimated displacement figures, and access constraints.
Between 25 November 2022 and 9 January 2023, IOM’s DTM deployed Site Assessment (SA) Round 32 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) Round 15. SA is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more IDP households, and the VAS is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more returning IDP households that returned after 1 January 2021. The National Returns Map visualizes locations of return, density of return caseload, primary reasons for initial displacement, estimated return figures, and access constraints.
Between 25 November 2022 and 9 January 2023, IOM’s DTM deployed Site Assessment (SA) Round 32 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) Round 15. SA is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more IDP households, and the VAS is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more returning IDP households that returned after 1 January 2021. The National Displacement Map visualizes locations of displacement, density of displacement caseload, primary reasons for displacement, estimated displacement figures, and access constraints.
Between 8 August and 17 September 2022, IOM’s DTM deployed Site Assessment (SA) Round 31 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) Round 14. SA is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more IDP households, and the VAS is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more returning IDP households that returned after 1 January 2021. The National Returns Map visualizes locations of return, density of return caseload, primary reasons for initial displacement, estimated return figures, and access constraints.
Between 8 August and 17 September 2022, IOM’s DTM deployed Site Assessment (SA) Round 31 and Village Assessment Survey (VAS) Round 14. SA is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more IDP households, and the VAS is conducted in locations hosting a reported 20 or more returning IDP households that returned after 1 January 2021. The National Displacement Map visualizes locations of displacement, density of displacement caseload, primary reasons for displacement, estimated displacement figures, and access constraints.
Multiple maps illustrating all outgoing and incoming movements from Ethiopia tracked by the Displacement Tracking Matrix’s Flow Monitoring project. The maps are comprised of data from different periods, with the earliest from February 2018.
