Marib -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has revealed that more than 3,000 families have been internally displaced across Yemen since the beginning of 2025, underscoring the country’s persistent humanitarian crisis and fragile security conditions.

According to the latest updates from IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), a total of 3,198 households—equivalent to approximately 19,188 individuals—were forced to flee their homes between January 1 and November 16, 2025. 

The displacements were primarily driven by escalating conflict, deteriorating security, and economic hardship in several governorates, including Ma’rib, Al Hodeidah, Taiz, and Shabwah.

In the most recent reporting period from November 9 to 15, IOM recorded 55 newly displaced households (about 330 individuals), marking a 55% decrease compared to the previous week. Despite the drop, the organization warns that the situation remains volatile, with many families facing repeated displacement and limited access to basic services.

The majority of the newly displaced cited safety and security concerns as the main reason for leaving their areas of habitual residence. Many fled from frontline zones or regions affected by sporadic clashes and insecurity. The governorates of Ma’rib, Taiz, Al Hodeidah, Lahj, and Aden were among the most affected during the latest tracking period.

IOM continues to monitor displacement trends through its Rapid Displacement Tracking tool, which enables timely humanitarian response and resource allocation. The organization has called for increased international support to address the urgent needs of displaced families, including shelter, food, healthcare, and protection services.

Yemen remains one of the world’s most complex humanitarian emergencies, with over 4.5 million people currently displaced since the conflict escalated in 2015. Humanitarian agencies warn that without sustained funding and access, the situation could further deteriorate, leaving millions at risk.