Signal Forced displacement at 123 million, nearly double a decade ago

Summary

At the end of 2024, some 123 million people around the world had been forced from their homes. That total has almost doubled over the past ten years. EY links the rise to conflict, persecution and climate impacts, with extreme heat, drought and heavy rainfall expected to accelerate movement further. It treats displacement as one of the forces enlarging the global supply of potential workers. Yet policy responses are diverging, as humanitarian routes tighten while doors open selectively for people with sought-after skills or wealth, a pattern that widens the gap between groups on the move.