Malik Azmani· Renew

Confirmed

Irregular crossings at EU external borders decreased by 26% in 2025

Omissions

• The figure of 178,000 irregular crossings is the lowest since 2021
• The Mediterranean route saw an increase despite the overall decrease
• The Western African route saw a 52% drop

Sources

• PrimaryFrontex - European Border and Coast Guard AgencyIrregular border crossings decreased by 26% in 2025 to 178,000, compared to 2024 figures
• PrimaryFrontex - European Border and Coast Guard Agency26% decrease compared to 2024 figures, lowest level since 2021