Migration flows: Eastern, Central and Western routes
Yearly irregular arrivals (2015-2026)
Data up to September 2026. Western route refers to Western Mediterranean and Western African routes.
Irregular arrivals in the EU have decreased significantly since the peak of the migration crisis in 2015.
In 2026, 78 960 irregular arrivals were registered so far. The breakdown per migratory route is as follows:
- Central route: 22 511 arrivals
- Eastern route: 31 803 arrivals
- Western routes: 24 646 arrivals
Notes: Due to their exceptional nature, figures for the Western route exclude arrivals in Ceuta on 17 and 18 May 2021 and between 30 July and 31 July 2026.
Monthly irregular arrivals (2015-2026)
Data up to September 2026. Western route refers to Western Mediterranean and Western African routes.
In September 2026, 11 878 irregular arrivals have been registered. The breakdown per migratory route is as follows:
- Central route: 2 877 arrivals
- Eastern route: 4 772 arrivals
- Western routes: 4 229 arrivals
Notes: Due to their exceptional nature, figures for the Western route exclude arrivals in Ceuta on 17 and 18 May 2021 and between 30 July and 31 July 2026.