Afghanistan - Natural Hazards and Population Movements Inside Afghanistan: What the Data Show, September 2026

Country: Afghanistan Source: REACH Initiative Please refer to the attached file. Key Messages • With the reduction in conflict activity since 2021, economic pressures, food insecurity, and natural hazards have become the primary drivers of internal movements. In 2025, around 3.1 million Afghans lived in internal displacement. • While forced displacement may have severe negative consequences, forced immobility may be similarly harmful. Forced immobility occurs when households lack the resources t