Irregular arrivals to the EU - 2008-2026
Data up to April 2026. Western route refers to Western Mediterranean and Western African routes.
The breakdown per migratory route in 2026 is as follows:
- Central route: 8 489 arrivals
- Eastern route: 8 427 arrivals
- Western routes: 7 923 arrivals
Figures for the Western route exclude arrivals in Ceuta on 17 and 18 May 2021.
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Last review: 18 May 2026