Violence Displaces Hundreds of Thousands of Households in Mexico Over the Past Five Years
Rising violence in Mexico has displaced hundreds of thousands of households over the past five years, directly affecting millions of people.
According to new data released by Mexico's National Institute of Statistics, INEGI, violence in the country has forced hundreds of thousands of households to experience forced displacement over the past five years.
New Data Released by INEGI
Mexico's National Institute of Statistics, INEGI, shared comprehensive data with the public that highlights the dimensions of the country's internal displacement crisis.
These announced figures serve as the first comprehensive official data shedding light on the invisible internal displacement crisis that the country has long faced.
Hundreds of Thousands of Households and Millions of People Affected
Between October 2020 and October 2025, individuals from 510,000 households across Mexico were forced to abandon their homes due to violence.
This forced displacement wave directly affected a total of 1.6 million people, including those who left their homes and those who remained behind.
States with the Highest Rates
The states of Zacatecas, Morelos, Michoacan, Queretaro, and Colima, where cartel violence is intense, were recorded as the regions with the highest displacement rates.
Challenges in Tracking Internal Displacement
Tracking the phenomenon of internal displacement is a highly difficult process because many people leave their homes in fear and without filing reports.
Experts and Government Approach
International Crisis Group analyst David Mora described the new data as a major breakthrough for addressing humanitarian consequences.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum questioned the figures and stated that she requested detailed information from INEGI regarding the methodology.