Almost 50 Percent Increase in Irregular Migrant Arrivals

According to the latest report from the Ministry of the Interior, since the beginning of the year until September 15, 37,970 migrants have entered Spain by an irregular means, 49.1% more than in the same period in 2023. Of these, 35,882 have arrived by sea, 45.6% more than in 2023.

The Canary Islands account for 26,758 entries, 85.1% more than the previous year. Arrivals by sea to the Peninsula and the Balearic Islands reach 9,084, 9.3% less than in 2023.

Regarding land entries to Ceuta and Melilla, they amount to 2,088, 151.9% more than in 2023, of which 2,026 to Ceuta (182.6% more than the previous year) and 62 to Melilla (44.6% less).