Almost 80,000 people entered Ceuta illegally from Morocco during the last two days of July.

Omissions

• The most precise official figure reported is around 72,000 (Spain says 70,000 of 72,000 returned), and the widely cited government figure is 'more than 70,000' — not 'almost 80,000'; the claim inflates it by roughly 10%.
• Between 90% and 95% of those who entered had returned to Morocco within days, which the claim omits.
• Initial government estimates on 31 July were far lower (49,000–50,000) before being revised upward, showing the figure was evolving.
• Ceuta's population is stated as 'just over 80,000', which is broadly accurate (approximately 83,000–85,000), but using it as the comparator magnifies the perceived scale of the crossing.

Sources

• SecondaryUK Parliament – House of Commons Library (research briefing CBP-10987)At the end of July 2026, over 70,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish North African territory of Ceuta from Morocco without authorisation.
• SecondaryEuronewsSpain says 70,000 of 72,000 Ceuta migrants have returned [to Morocco].
• SecondaryAntena 3 NoticiasEl Gobierno cifra en más de 70.000 las personas que entraron en Ceuta durante los días 30 y 31 de julio. Entre el 90% y el 95% regresó a [Marruecos]. (The Government estimates at more than 70,000 the people who entered Ceuta during 30 and 31 July. Between 90% and 95% returned to Morocco.)
• SecondaryEl MundoInterior cifra en 49.000 los inmigrantes que han entrado a Ceuta desde Marruecos. (The Interior Ministry puts at 49,000 the migrants who have entered Ceuta from Morocco.)