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EU external borders : Irregular crossings drop by 20% in first 5 months of 2025
Irregular border crossings into the European Union dropped by 20% in the first five months of 2025, totalling 63 700, according to preliminary data collected by Frontex*.
With over 3 300 officers stationed along the EU’s external borders Frontex is working together with national authorities to safeguard borders and save lives at sea.
Key Highlights:
- Central Mediterranean remains the busiest route this year, accounting for one of every three arrivals into the EU.
- Western Balkans sees the steepest decline in arrivals between January and May (-56%).
- Most frequently reported nationalities: Bangladeshi, Afghan, and Malian.
In the Central Mediterranean, 22 700 irregular crossings were recorded in the first five months of 2025, reflecting a slight increase (+7%) compared to the same period last year.
Libya remains the main country of exit for migrants on this route, with a significant increase this year offsetting an almost 90% decline in departures from Tunisia, as the Tunisian authorities are stepping up their efforts to curb irregular migration.
The Eastern Mediterranean was the second most active route in January-May, with 15 600 irregular crossings, representing a 30% drop compared to 2024.
On the Western African route, the number of arrivals fell by a third to almost 11 100. The main nationalities on this corridor were Malian, Senegalese and Guinean.
This significant drop can be attributed to multiple factors: stronger border controls and migration policies in Mauritania, poor weather conditions, and enhanced cooperation between the EU and countries of departure. Joint Spanish-Moroccan patrols have also played a key role in disrupting smuggling activities near the Canary Islands.
Many risk their lives to reach Europe, embarking on the perilous journey across the Mediterranean in unseaworthy boats. The International Organization for Migration estimates that in just the first five months of this year alone, 651 people lost their lives at sea.
On the Channel route, the number of migrants attempting to cross into the United Kingdom increased by 17% compared to last year to 25 540.
Recent months have seen an uptick in Channel crossings. Smuggling networks operating in the area are adapting, using simultaneous departures to increase the number of successful crossings. This tactic puts more lives at risk in an already dangerous stretch of water as it hinders the search and rescue efforts of the national authorities.
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