After 1 November 2024, there were 178,788 new IDPs within Syria. Since 2011, the total number of IDPs within Syria stands at 6,994,646, with the majority (4.88 million) residing in residential areas and 2.11 million in camp settings. Most displacement movements occurred in November and December 2024, driven by intensified military operations. However, a notable decline in displacement has been observed since mid-December, indicating a relative stabilization in movement patterns. IDPs located in camp settings are predominantly from Idleb, Aleppo, and Hama; while IDPs in non-camp settings are from Rural Damascus and Aleppo.

As of 1 November 2024, 723,380 individuals have returned within Syria, resulting in a total of 1,075,807 IDP returnees since January 2024. Notably, the trend of return intensified in January 2025, likely driven by both the stabilization of the country and the new authorities’ promises of an inclusive government, recovery, and a clear path forward for Syria. Lattakia and Aleppo are governorates from where a large majority of IDPs returned.

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